B-52 Bombers Return To Europe At A Very Tense Time
B-52s have arrived in England as NATO makes major moves to fortify its eastern flank due to Russia’s buildup around Ukraine.
B-52s have arrived in England as NATO makes major moves to fortify its eastern flank due to Russia’s buildup around Ukraine.
The advanced radar pod gives F-16s a major boost in target and surveillance capabilities that would be very valuable in this strategic region.
Fighters from Saudi Arabia, Israel, Egypt, and Bahrain joined the swing-wing bomber on its journey around one of the world’s toughest neighborhoods.
The swing-wing bomber made a triumphant touch and go before coming in to land after a local mission.
Last year, Congress approved the Air Force’s plan to divest a number of B-1Bs as it consolidates that fleet ahead of the arrival of the stealthy B-21.
The Air Force has been working hard in recent years to improve the B-1B fleet’s reliability after years of combat over Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan.
Technical drawings alleged to have been exported to China, among other countries, covered components used on various military aircraft, and more.
The swing-wing bombers have become increasingly unreliable after years of constant work over Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan.
The incident remains under investigation, but has already led to a squadron commander getting removed from their post.
The training mission involved B-1Bs currently deployed to Norway and B-2s that flew from the United States via the Azores.