Weapon Systems 2024-12-13
B-52 bombers provide crucial ocean surveillance, mine-laying capabilities
The B-52 is capable of deploying the Quickstrike mine -- a shallow-water weapon designed to covertly disrupt enemy naval activities -- and numerous other anti-ship munitions.
Weapon Systems 2024-12-11
B-2 Spirit bomber defines modern stealth
With its signature flying-wing design and unmatched range and payload, the B-2 is one of the most sophisticated stealth aircraft ever conceived
Weapon Systems 2024-12-06
Alpha strike poised to destroy adversarial air defense systems
An Alpha strike carried out by the Truman Carrier Strike Group would involve more than 30 aircraft and nearly 150 missiles, overwhelming even the most advanced Russian defense systems.
Weapon Systems 2024-12-04
USS Harry S. Truman exemplifies battle excellence
The USS Truman is one of the US Navy's most decorated ships with 10 awards for superior performance and command readiness.
Weapon Systems 2024-12-03
B-52s, long-range cruise missiles make for deadly combination
A single B-52 can carry up to 20 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles (JASSMs) that have 450kg armor-piercing warheads and ranges of up to 920km.
Weapon Systems 2024-12-03
Surface ships of Truman CSG bring critical anti-ballistic-missile capabilities
Aegis systems wielded by the USS Gettysburg and USS Stout have warded off numerous Iranian missiles.
Weapon Systems 2024-12-02
Truman CSG's surface ships, air wing bring critical firepower
Capable of launching hundreds of missiles from ships and aircraft, the Truman CSG provides essential deterrence.
Weapon Systems 2024-12-02
Patriot missile defense provides round-the-clock protection in Middle East
By deploying the Patriot, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain, among others, enhance their own defensive capabilities while contributing to a collective regional security network.
Weapon Systems 2024-11-26
70 years on, B-52 still dominates the skies
Responsible for 1,800 sorties in Inherent Resolve and 40% of all munitions dropped in Desert Storm, the B-52 has an unparalleled legacy of service.
Weapon Systems 2024-11-20
US Air Force demonstrates Agile Combat Employment of B-52s
The ACE concept, introduced in 2022, marks a shift from the traditional model of operating from large, centralized bases to a dispersed and flexible deployment strategy.