A smaller number of stealth aircraft may replace a large fleet of conventional attack jets with the same or increased combat efficiency, possibly resulting in longer term savings in the military budget.

A stealth aircraft strike capability may deter potential opponents from taking action and keep them in constant fear of strikes, since they can never know if the attack planes are already underway. This may make them more willing to accept a diplomatic solution, although the moral reasoning behind this is disputed.

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