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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Northrop Grumman: B-21 Raider highlights strong performance through innovative technology
Northrop Grumman continues to deliver strong performance across test and production on the B-21 Raider, with an LRIP Lot 2 award late last year signaling further confidence in the program’s technical performance and progress.
Whiteman Air Force Base prepares for surety inspection of B-2 Spirit bomber operations
Whiteman Air Force Base is set to undergo a scheduled surety inspection this spring, assessing the safety, reliability, and operational readiness of the 509th and 131st Bomb Wings.
Guardians of the North: 28th Maintenance Group relocates entire B-1B Lancer fleet for strategic operations
The 28th Maintenance Group has successfully mobilised the entire fleet of B-1B Lancers from Ellsworth Air Force Base (AFB) as part of a temporary relocation effort.
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: B-52 Stratofortress bombers arrive in Europe for NATO training
The United States Air Force has deployed B-52H Stratofortress bombers to Europe as part of a routine Bomber Task Force operation.
U.S. Air Force awards contract for second lot of B-21A Raider bombers, Northrop Grumman confirms
Northrop Grumman has confirmed the signing of a contract with the U.S. Department of Defense for the production of a second lot of B-21A Raider strategic bombers.
B-52 Stratofortress: a legacy of endurance and strategic dominance
ince its inaugural flight in 1952, the B-52 Stratofortress has continuously proven its role as Air Force Global Strike Command’s most versatile long-range heavy bomber.
U.S. Air Force deploys B-1B Lancer bobmers to Guam for Indo-Pacific operations
The U.S. Air Force has deployed multiple B-1B Lancer aircraft, Airmen, and support equipment from the 34th Bomb Squadron, based at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, to Andersen Air Force Base in Guam.
U.S. Air Force: 501st Combat Support Wing powers BTF 25-1 mission success
The 501st Combat Support Wing (CSW) has successfully hosted the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron (EBS) and four U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortresses as part of Bomber Task Force (BTF) 25-1.
Northrop Grumman’s B-21 Raider: progressing through advanced testing and scalable production
Northrop Grumman’s B-21 Raider program is making great progress as the team executes a robust flight test campaign and scales into production.
Swedish Air Force deploys Gripen fighter jets to intercept Russian bombers
The Swedish Air Force demonstrated its readiness and capability on Tuesday as two Jas 39 Gripen fighter jets intercepted Russian aircraft over the Baltic Sea.