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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Raytheon delivers first B-52 AESA radar to Boeing
Raytheon delivered the first B-52 active electronically scanned array radar (AESA) to Boeing for the U.S. Air Force’s B-52 Radar Modernization Program.
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