Afghanistan highlighted the need for pilotless aircraft and long-range bombers that did not depend on the availability of nearby American air bases. 阿富汗战争表明，我们需要无人驾驶飞机以及无需临近空军基地的远程轰炸机。
One big consideration is the growing threat of Russia, which last year resumed ostentatious long-distance bomber flights close to northern Europe. 来自俄罗斯的威胁是一件急待思考的大事，去年该国在其靠近北欧的领土上继续炫耀远程轰炸机的威力。
