U.S. Air Force completes European Bomber Task Force deployment
Four U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers have successfully completed the latest Bomber Task Force 25-2 deployment and returned to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, on 17 March.
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RAF Typhoons join international forces to escort U.S. B-52 bombers in Middle East missions
RAF Typhoon fighter jets, currently deployed in the Middle East, have participated in a series of missions escorting US Air Force B-52 bombers.
U.S. Air Force B-52 bombers drop JDAM guided bombs in Finland for the first time
Two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers successfully carried out air-to-ground bombing exercises in Finland on 6 March.
CENTCOM conducts Bomber Task Force mission in the Middle East
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) carried out a Bomber Task Force mission in the Middle East on 17 February, showcasing its force projection capabilities.
U.S. Air Force Bomber Task Force takes flight with NATO’s newest members
Finnish and Swedish Air Forces provided fighter escort to the U.S. Air Force Bomber Task Force, from November 5 to 7, 2024.
Italian Eurofighters and U.S. B-52 bombers lead NATO precision strike drills in Lithuania
Italian EF2000 Eurofighter aircraft and U.S. B-52 Stratofortress strategic bombers conducted joint precision airstrike training over Lithuania.
USAF B-52 Stratofortresses complete double-transatlantic mission
During the mission, the B-52s participated in a NATO-led integration exercise in Poland. This training exercise included aircraft and other units from the air, land, sea, cyber, and space domains that focused on integrating multi-domain effects from Allied nations, and improving command and control in a simulated, contested environment. In this instance, more than …
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U.S. bombers complete latest European Bomber Task Force deployment
Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft completed a first-ever deployment to Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, by returning to their home-station at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana.
Portuguese F-16 fighters securing NATO skies over Baltic States
The Portuguese Air Force began their deployment in support of NATO’s Baltic Air Policing in April 2024; at the end of July they will complete a busy four months flying dozens of real-world and training missions.
U.S. Air Force B-52 bombers arrive in Europe, first operation out of Romania
Two U.S. Air Force B-52Hs aircraft assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, arrived at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, for Bomber Task Force 24-4, Sunday, July 21.
U.S. Air Force awards contract to L3Harris for B-52 Stratofortress modernization
L3Harris Technologies received a USD 34 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to help modernize the B-52 Stratofortress bomber.
B-52 bomber supports NATO exercise Steadfast Noon in transatlantic mission
Exercise Steadfast Noon is a routine, annual NATO exercise designed to enhance interoperability, communication, and readiness among member States.