Air launched cruise missiles (ALCMs) are an important complement to but no substitute for manned penetrating bombers.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Roundtable Discussion On The B-2 Bomber

Both sea-launched and air-launched cruise missiles (SLCMs and ALCMs) should incorporate, to the extent possible, stealth technology and offer nuclear and conventional variants.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center for Security Policy | An Assessment Of Future Requirements For US Strategic Forces And Strategic Arms Control

In the face of unconstrained and ever more competent Soviet defenses, large numbers of ALCMs have become essential to the continued viability of the B-52 fleet.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center for Security Policy | A Schizophrenic Policy Toward The USSR: Hard Line On Defense Cuts; Soft Line In Arms Talks