james paterson

The US has been testing the B-21 aircraft in recent months. ( Supplied: US Department of War ) Australia should consider acquiring a fleet of next-generation B-21 stealth bombers from the United States as an AUKUS stopgap, Shadow Defence Minister James Paterson says. Senator Paterson used an address at the National Press Club to say the idea was worth considering, but it was not Coalition policy. The Coalition has reiterated its call for the government to significantly lift defence spending. Shadow Defence Minister James Paterson has suggested Australia should consider acquiring next-generatio