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Chinese AI Monitoring System Allegedly Tracked US B-2 Bombers After Iran Strike

Chinese defense technology has intercepted radio transmissions from US B-2 Spirit bombers involved in a March 1 strike on Iran, claiming its AI-powered monitoring system detected the signals despite the aircraft’s stealth capability.

B-2 Spirit Modernization Advances With First Flight of SNC Comms Suite

SNC has completed the maiden flight of its Adaptable Communications Suite with the B-2 Spirit heavy strategic bomber aircraft.

US, Norway Test QUICKSINK Maritime Strike Weapon With B-2 Bomber

The US and Norway conducted a joint maritime strike, with a B-2 Spirit bomber deploying QUICKSINK munitions to sink a surface target.

US Air Force B-2 Bomber Completes Maintenance in Record Time

The US Air Force has announced that one of its B-2 bombers completed programmed depot maintenance 91 days ahead of schedule.

US B-2 Bombers Strike Houthi Facilities in Yemen: Military

The US conducted multiple B-2 bomber strikes on weapon storage facilities in areas of Yemen controlled by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels.

US Air Force, Navy Demo QUICKSINK Ship-Killer With B-2 Stealth Bomber

The US Air Force and Navy have tested a QUICKSINK live-fire anti-ship attack with a B-2 Spirit bomber aircraft in the Gulf of Mexico.

Northrop Wins $7B Deal to Modernize US Air Force’s B-2 Stealth Bomber

Northrop Grumman has clinched a $7-billion contract to modernize the US Air Force’s B-2 heavy strategic bomber aircraft.

HII to Provide Professional Services for US Air Force Bombers Directorate

Huntington Ingalls Industries subsidiary Mission Technologies has received a recompete task order to support the US Air Force bomber fleet.

Northrop Completes In-Flight Mission Transfer on USAF B-2 Spirit

Northrop Grumman has completed an integrated airborne mission transfer demonstration on a US Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber in Missouri.

US Air Force Temporarily Grounds B-2 Nuclear Bomber Fleet

The US Air Force Global Strike Command has announced a safety stand-down for all operations of the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber fleet.

US Air Force Launches Software Factory for B-2 Spirit Bomber

The US Air Force Life Cycle Management Center has launched a software factory to support its B-2 Spirit Bomber fleet.

USAF’s B-2 Spirit Bomber Gets Extended-Range Stealth Missile

The US Air Force conducted a previously undisclosed air-to-surface missile test with its B-2 Spirit Bomber in December 2021.

USAF Tests B-2 Bomber System for GPS-Denied Environments

The US Air Force has conducted its final test of a B-2A bomber radar-aided targeting system that enables weapon guidance accuracy in a GPS-degraded environment.

US Air Force B-21 Bomber Begins Ground Testing 

The US Air Force’s B-21 Raider bomber has entered the ground testing phase ahead of its expected rollout and maiden flight later this year.

USAF to Test Hypersonic Missiles With B-1B Bomber Next Year

Boeing officials have revealed that the US Air Force plans to test the B-1B bomber’s hypersonic weapons capabilities by September of next year.

Boeing awarded $70 million contract for 30,000-pound GBU-57 bunker buster bombs

Boeing was awarded a $70 million contract for the procurement of GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator precision-guided “bunker buster” bombs

US Air Force orders more 30,000 pound GBU-57 bunker buster bombs

The US Air Force contracted Boeing to produce GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator precision-guided "bunker buster" bombs, a Department of Defense release said.