B-2 Spirit

Forget the MOAB: America’s 30,000-Pound GBU-57 Is the “Father of All Bombs”

The GBU-57’s size and weight alone distinguish it from other munitions, but its true significance lies in its ability to bore deep into the Earth before detonating—thereby ensuring maximum damage...

Diego Garcia Buildup: Is America Preparing to Attack Iran?

The B-2 buildup in Diego Garcia is about more than just rolling back the Houthi threat. Washington is likely readying to strike deep—and hard—against Iranian targets.

A B-2 Spirit assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing takes off from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.

B-2 Stealth Bombers in Diego Garcia Are a Warning to the Houthis and Iran

Diego Garcia will soon receive an exponential increase in U.S. air power with the arrival of the B-2 bomber.

The B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber Isn’t Retiring Any Time Soon

The Air Force plans to phase out the B-2 Spirit and replace it with the B-21 Raider. But the replacement is still some years away.

The B-21 Raider was unveiled to the public at a ceremony December 2, 2022 in Palmdale, Calif.

The B-21 Raider Will Need Less Aerial Refueling Than the B-2 Spirit

The new B-21 stealth bomber will achieve its long range through a massive internal fuel capacity.

The B-2 Spirit Stars In America’s “Bamboo Eagle” Exercises

Regular training, such as the Bamboo Eagle exercises, is key to testing the capability and making improvements or adjustments where necessary.

The Air Force Wants Northrop to Speed Up Delivery of the B-21 Raider

The open negotiation could culminate in additional B-21 Raiders reaching operational capacity sooner.

B-1, B-2, B-52: These Three Aircraft are America’s Fiercest Bombers

The U.S. Air Force long has kept the same three bombers in rotation, but that will soon change. The United States has the most robust fleet of strategic bombers on...

How the Age of Stealth Killed the B-1 Lancer Bomber

In the next few years, the U.S. Air Force will say goodbye to the B-1 Lancer. The venerable bomber, known affectionately as the “Bone,” will be phased out, alongside the B-2 Spirit,...

America’s B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber Can Destroy Any Target on Earth

While the U.S. Air Force’s upcoming B-21 stealth bomber deserves all the press it can get, aviation buffs and military experts alike will not forget the platform it is meant to replace....

The B-2 Spirit Will (Probably) Be Back at the Rose Bowl Parade

The United States Strategic Command has yet to make it official, but the organizers of the 136th Tournament of Roses Parade, which is held in advance of the annual Rose...

This B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber Just Set Impressive New Record

What You Need to Know: The U.S. Air Force recently completed the programmed depot maintenance (PDM) of the B-2 Spirit bomber Spirit of Nebraska ahead of schedule, returning it to...