U.S. Air Force launches study of future heavy bomber options beyond upgraded B-52 Stratofortress fleet
The U.S. Air Force is preparing to examine future options for long-range strike aircraft beyond the B-52 Stratofortress, according to fiscal 2027 budget documents.
U.S. Air Force returns stored B-1B Lancer bomber to operational service after two-year regeneration effort
A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bomber previously stored in the Arizona desert has returned to operational service following an extensive regeneration and depot maintenance programme led by the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex at Tinker Air Force Base.
U.S. Air Force advances B-52J upgrade as engine replacement program completes Critical Design Review milestone
The U.S. Air Force has completed the Critical Design Review for the B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program, marking a key step toward the B-52J upgrade.
Australia urged to consider B-21 Raider bomber as interim capability to address AUKUS submarine gap
Australia should consider acquiring next-generation B-21 Raider stealth bombers from the United States as a potential interim capability under AUKUS.
U.S. defense chief signals need for more than 100 B-21 Raider bombers as Pentagon weighs future airpower requirements
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers on April 30 that the Pentagon may need significantly more than 100 B-21 Raider stealth bombers.
Northrop Grumman advances B-21 Raider testing with aerial refueling milestone to enhance long-range strike capability
Northrop Grumman said its B-21 Raider bomber has successfully demonstrated aerial refueling as part of its ongoing flight test campaign.
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B-2 Spirit stealth bombers fly 36-hour mission to strike underground IRGC command site in Iran [VIDEO]
B-2 Spirit stealth bombers conducted a 36-hour nonstop mission to strike an underground site in Iran, according to a U.S. official cited by Military Times.
U.S. Air Force increases bomber deployment at RAF Fairford to 21 aircraft as B-1B fleet expands for Iran operations
Three additional B-1B Lancer bombers arrived at RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom on March 26, increasing the total number of U.S. bombers at the base to 21.
Pentagon considers second B-21 Raider production line as U.S. seeks to expand stealth bomber fleet and delivery pace
U.S. defense officials are considering establishing a second production line for the B-21 Raider stealth bomber as part of efforts to accelerate output and expand the fleet.
Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider bomber completes first observed aerial refueling test during flight over Mojave Desert
A new image published by aviation spotter T. Ace has revealed the first known aerial refueling of the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider stealth bomber.
United States concentrates B-1B and B-52 bombers at RAF Fairford to expand Operation Epic Fury strikes on Iran
The United States has deployed strategic bombers to Europe as part of preparations to intensify air operations against Iran under Operation Epic Fury.
U.S. Central Command says B-2 Spirit stealth bombers struck about 200 targets in Iran during 72-hour operation
U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bombers took part in strikes against roughly 200 targets inside Iran during a 72-hour period, according to U.S. Central Command.