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Using P-8s as persistent intel platforms with a moderate (but persistent) bombing capability might makes sense in a permissive environment like Iraq or 'stan. When they are upgraded with BRU-55s, SDB, etc in the next go around they likely will have a bit of that capability. But it makes no sense for anything like a peer competitor. Nor does basing munitions on cargo aircraft that would be desperately needed in their primary role in any conflict.