U.S. Air Force deploys B-52 Stratofortress bomber to United Kingdom for Cobra Warrior exercise

CW 25-2 provides training in joint mission planning, integration, and tactical skills, and serves as the summative event for several U.K. Qualified Weapons Instructor courses. The exercise will involve NATO and partner forces across multiple locations in England.

“The primary objective of our mission during Cobra Warrior 2025 is to enhance interoperability with our NATO and allied partners while executing complex, multi-domain operations,” said Lt. Col. Kenny Squires, 307th Cobra Warrior Exercise Deployed Commander. “We’re here to train like we fight — in joint, coalition environments — so we can respond effectively to any threat, anywhere in the world.”

Bomber aircrews are scheduled to conduct complex training scenarios to refine tactics, techniques and procedures relevant to near-peer adversary engagements. This marks the second participation of the 307th Bomb Wing in Cobra Warrior since 2019.

“The B-52 brings strategic reach and long-range strike capabilities to the fight. Exercises like Cobra Warrior 2025 ensure we keep a sharp edge,” said Squires. “For our team, it’s a chance to operate in a high-tempo, coalition environment away from home station and build readiness that underpins global deterrence. It also ensures our allies have exposure to heavy bomber integration and capabilities that they may not see regularly so that both of us are prepared for tomorrow’s challenges.”