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The bombers that look like giant bats
Roger Crutchley, Published on 29/06/2025
» Anyone who has observed those B-2 Stealth bombers used by the US in Iran last week will be aware of the unique futuristic design that some say makes them resemble giant bats. Opinion is divided on whether these planes are an inspired example of beautiful modern engineering and technology or just plain ugly. They certainly look a bit sinister, but then so do most planes designed for dropping bombs.
Pentagon chief backs Trump on success of Iran strikes
AFP, Published on 26/06/2025
» WASHINGTON - US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth insisted Thursday that American strikes on Iranian nuclear sites were a success, backing President Donald Trump and berating the media for covering an intelligence report that questioned the results of the operation.
US unveils next-generation stealth bomber
Published on 03/12/2022
» LOS ANGELES: The United States has unveiled the B-21 Raider, a high-tech stealth bomber that can carry nuclear and conventional weapons and is designed to be able to fly without a crew on board.
Kim bark may be worse than bite in US bomber threat
News, Published on 28/09/2017
» North Korea has threatened to shoot down US bombers flying near the Korean peninsula, but it would have difficulty matching its words with action given ageing air defence systems mostly dating to the Cold War, military experts said.
US stealth jets, bombers fly near inter-Korean border
Kyodo News, Published on 18/09/2017
» SEOUL: Four US F-35B stealth jets and two B-1B strategic bombers flew near the tense inter-Korean border on Monday during training with four South Korean fighters, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing a South Korean government source.
US flies bombers, fighters in show of force against N.Korea
Associated Press, Published on 31/08/2017
» SEOUL -- The United States flew some of its most advanced warplanes in bombing drills with ally South Korea on Thursday, a clear warning after North Korea launched a midrange ballistic missile designed to carry nuclear bombs over Japan earlier this week, the US and South Korean militaries said.
US Air Force unveils picture of new stealth bomber
AFP, Published on 26/02/2016
» WASHINGTON - The US Air Force on Friday unveiled the first image of its next-generation bomber that will replace antique B-52s first developed during the Cold War.
S. Korea, US discuss further strategic deployment after North test
AFP, Published on 11/01/2016
» SEOUL - South Korea said Monday it was discussing the further deployment of US "strategic assets" following a flyover by a US B-52 bomber in response to North Korea's latest nuclear test.
America's next superbomber to be shrouded in secret for years
AFP, Published on 29/10/2015
» WASHINGTON - Almost every aspect of America's newest bomber is top secret, but experts predict the warplane will be very "stealthy," packed with sensors -- and able to deliver nuclear payloads anywhere.
US poised to unveil next super bomber
AFP, Published on 18/09/2015
» WASHINGTON - The US Air Force is getting ready to announce the winner of a multibillion-dollar contract to build a new generation of long-distance bombers that will replace aging, Cold War machines.