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ROTC cadets support B-2 mission with 509th Maintenance Group

By Senior Airman Joseph Garcia 509th Bomb Wing Air Force ROTC cadets from various universities continued their studies in STEM during an internship with the 509th Maintenance Group’s research and engineering shop this summer at Whiteman Air Force Base. The …

Trump Orders "Large Number" Of Enhanced B-2 Bombers

US President Donald Trump has announced that the United States has ordered a “new and enhanced” version of the Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit stealth bomber. Speaking from the White House in August, Trump described the aircraft as “similar but actually quite …

I visited the only B-2 stealth bomber on display in the world. Take a closer look.

2025-08-09T13:02:01Z Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky WhatsApp Copy link lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app The National Museum of the US Air Force has the world's only …

How Many Bomber Planes Does The US Military Have?

The United States has been at the forefront of strategic bomber design for decades, and its fleet is considerably larger than that of other nations. All of the U.S. Air Force's strategic bombers are jet-powered, and they have incredible ranges; …

The World's Largest Air Forces By Total Bomber Numbers

There are just three powers in the strategic strike arena. Today, the only countries in the world with operational bomber fleets are China (People’s Republic of China, or PRC), the United States, and Russia. Only the United States has any fifth-generation …

ZAMBIA RESPONDS TO USA VISA BOND REQUIREMENTS FOR B-1/B-2 APPLICANTS

ZAMBIA RESPONDS TO USA VISA BOND REQUIREMENTS FOR B-1/B-2 APPLICANTS The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has taken note of the recent decision by the Government of the United States of America (USA) to introduce visa bond …

US Air Force Says Hydraulic Failure Caused B-2 Bomber Torching

The United States Air Force (USAF) accident investigation board recently released its final report on the December 2022 incident involving a USAF B-2 Spirit bomber. According to the report, a hydraulic system failure caused a fire that spread to the bomber …

B-2 crash report: Hydraulic failure led to landing gear collapse, fire

A hydraulic system failure caused a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber’s landing gear to collapse in 2022, which sparked a ferocious fire that led to the aircraft’s retirement, an accident investigation board found. The accident investigation report, which the Air …

Trump Announces Order for ‘New And Enhanced’ B-2 Aircraft

President Donald Trump this week said the U.S. has ordered a “new and enhanced” version of the B-2 stealth bomber. Speaking at a press conference at the White House on Wednesday, Trump called the aircraft “similar but actually quite different” from the …

B-2 bomber skidded for more than a mile, caught fire when landing gear collapsed

As a B-2 stealth bomber skidded down a Missouri runway, its left landing gear collapsed, and fuel pouring from a punctured gas tank, the pilot at the plane’s controls stomped on the pedal of the remaining brakes with as much force as he could muster. …

B-2 Bombed A Smiley Face Of Craters Into The Ground Because It Ran Out Of Targets

The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. A B-2 bomber left a smiley face made out of bomb craters on the ‘runway’ of a mock airfield during a test some two decades ago. …

Report: Landing Gear Mishap Caused B-2 Bomber to Crash, Catch on Fire in 2022 Incident

An Air Force B-2 Spirit crash at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, in 2022 that caused upward of $300 million worth of damage was due to a landing gear issue, a new accident investigation details. The B-2 stealth bomber, call sign DEATH 12, attempted to …

For B-21, Quantity Is Its Most Critical Quality Top Bomber Officer Says

The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. For all the new capabilities the B-21 Raider will bring as an individual aircraft, the U.S. Air Force’s top bomber officer says …

Failed hydraulic coupling led to B-2 bomber crash

The failure of a single component in the hydraulic system led to a landing gear collapse in a US Air Force Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit bomber in 2022. The incident occurred at Whiteman Air Force Base on the afternoon of 10 December 2022, after the aircraft …

USAF B-2 bomber lost after gear failure exposed deeper design flaw

A recently released US Air Force investigation has revealed how a cascading chain of mechanical and design failures led to the partial collapse of a Northrop Grumman B-2A Spirit stealth bomber during landing at Whiteman Air Force Base in December 2022.   …

Hydraulic Failure Led to Fire That Destroyed B-2 Bomber in 2022, Air Force Says

Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.org A hydraulic system failure is to blame for the December 2022 fire that torched a …

Design Flaw Exposed By 2022 B-2 Hull Loss Report

A component failure and a design flaw combined to cause the loss of a Northrop Grumman B-2 bomber 2 1/2 years ago, a newly released accident investigation report says. The left main landing gear collapsed moments after the aircraft landed on Dec. 9, …

Trump shows off ‘brand new’ B-2 bomber model while touting 'flawless' mission in Iran

Australian KC-30A Cleared to Refuel USAF F-15EX Eagle II and F-15E Strike Eagle

The RAAF (Royal Australian Air Force) has cleared its KC-30A MRTT aerial tanker to refuel the U.S. Air Force’s F-15EX Eagle II and F-15E Strike Eagle fighters at the end of a testing campaign in March 2025 at Eglin AFB, Florida, the service revealed last …

U.S. Army Selects Thor Dynamics for xTechOverwatch Program to Speed Counter-Drone Technology

The U.S. Army taps Thor Dynamics for its xTechOverwatch program, validating the Laser Armor™ for military and civilian defense ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. Army has selected Thor Dynamics for its …

DR. MIKE SMITH SELECTED AS TOP GLOBAL EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP COACH OF THE YEAR BY IAOTP

Dr. Mike Smith will be honored at the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) annual awards gala in Las Vegas NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Mike Smith was recently selected as Top Global …

New U.S. Politics Today Op-ed Says VOA Editorials Now Back Trump’s Political Agenda

WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For several decades, Voice of America has been a staple international multimedia broadcaster, known for promoting freedom and democracy in its reporting of news worldwide. …

BenjiLock Powers Momentum at The Fit Expo, Showcasing Award-Winning Biometric Security for Active Lifestyles

Company's Stainless Steel Series Impresses Fitness Enthusiasts with Durability and Convenience for Gym, Outdoors, and Beyond LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BenjiLock, the pioneering biometric technology …

Photographer and Author Mark Estabrook Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acclaimed photographer and author Mark Estabrook, known for evocative storytelling through the lens and pen, released his latest opus, “Euro Maidan Revolution.” This compelling …

TMC Technologies Chief Engineer to Present at 39th Annual Small Satellite Conference

TMC Technologies Dr. Scott Zemerick to give presentation at 39th Annual Small Satellite Conference, "Accelerate SmallSat Development with NOS3 and FlexSat®." SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TMC …

Hire Heroes USA Receives $900,000 Grant from Scripps Family Impact Fund

Funding will expand career services for veterans and military spouses nationwide ALPHARETTA, GA, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hire Heroes USA, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering U.S. service members …

TrellisWare® TW Shadow™ 750 Radio Begins Global Deployment

New handheld solution from TrellisWare delivers unmatched communications flexibility and operational resilience in a compact form factor SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TrellisWare Technologies, Inc. has …

Center for Internet Security Achieves AWS Government Competency

EAST GREENBUSH, NY, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Center for Internet Security, Inc. (CIS®) has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Government Competency status with badge in the Citizen Services and Defense & …

Electromagnetic Weapons Market Scenario Highlighting Major Drivers and Growth Forecast, 2030

Rise in the development of compact electromagnetic weapons for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), surge in the use of electromagnetic weapons for military combat. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Electromagnetic weapons …

CyberproAI Brings Next-Gen Simulation to TechNet Augusta

Advancing Cyber Resilience with Cympire: CyberproAI Showcases Next-Generation Simulation Platform at TechNet Augusta 2025 AUGUSTA, GA, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CyberproAI, a global leader in cybersecurity education …

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size, Share, Trends, Growth, Segmentation and Forecast

Surge in military spending and increase in demand for enhanced surveillance solutions fuel the growth of the global unmanned aerial vehicle market. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market …

Jason Schenker Ranked #1 ISM Manufacturing Index Forecaster and #1 Major Currency Forecaster in the World by Bloomberg

Bloomberg News Ranked Jason Schenker #1 ISM Manufacturing Index Forecaster and #1 Foreign Exchange Major Currency Forecaster in the World Through End of Q2 2025 AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, August 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Prestige Economics …

SpeciCare Opens Early Lung Cancer Detection Trial to Patients as well as Pulmonary and Oncology Practices Nationwide

Testing a non-invasive blood draw for early lung cancer detection GAINESVILLE, GA, UNITED STATES, August 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SpeciCare Clinical Trial Group has officially launched a nationwide enrollment effort for its latest study, …

Perforating Gun Industry Report: Competitive Landscape and Future Prospects

The Business Research Company’s Perforating Gun Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What Is The Projected Market Size & Growth …

15th Annual Cyber Security Summit: Fearlessly Forward Announces 2025 Visionary Leadership Award Honorees

The Cyber Security Summit announced thirteen 2025 Visionary Leadership Award honorees amid growing cybersecurity concerns in Minnesota and beyond. MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, August 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 15th Annual Cyber …

Oscar Chacon Named President of SFA California Chapter – LA Satellite

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Space Force Association (SFA) is proud to announce Oscar Chacon as President of the California Chapter’s Los Angeles Satellite. A veteran space operator and accomplished …

Satellite Data Services Market Overview, Analysis by Top Key Players and Forecast, 2034

Market dominates due to its critical role in supporting various applications such as Earth observation, navigation, climate monitoring, and disaster management. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, August 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a …

Sleep in Heavenly Peace Macon Partnership with VFW Provides Opportunities for Veterans 'Still Serving'

Veterans Continue Service Mission by Building 125 Beds to Combat Child Bedlessness MACON, GA, UNITED STATES, August 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Macon chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) is proud to be featured in the Veterans of …

Micro Drone Market Growth Insights and Statistical Analysis to show Expanding Industry Size

Enhanced operational efficiency and surge in demand for improved surveillance drive the growth of the global micro drone market. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, August 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Micro drone market size generated $6.71 billion …