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.
Rolls-Royce achieves milestone in F130 engine development for U.S. Air Force B-52J bomber
Rolls-Royce has announced the successful completion of the F130 engine Critical Design Review (CDR), a major milestone in the development of upgraded B-52J aircraft for the United States Air Force.
U.S. Air Force: B-52 Stratofortress bombers conduct training mission with NATO allies in Finland
Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers from the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron carried out a simulated weapons drop training mission in Finland.
B-2 Spirit stealth bomber in action: U.S. Air Force conducts precision strike against Houthi targets
The United States Air Force (USAF) carried out a precision strike against five underground weapons storage facilities in Houthi-controlled Yemen using B-2 Spirit stealth bombers.
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 […]
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.
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. bombers accomplish mission in Europe; building trust and interoperability
The U.S. routinely demonstrates its commitment to NATO Allies and partners through BTF missions.