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☆ China just showed off its answer to America's F-35 stealth fighter — the new J-35A
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

China showed off its new stealth aircraft, including the fifth-gen J-35A. AdvertisementChina just debuted its newest fifth-generation stealth aircraft, which appears to be its answer to the American F-35. Related storiesFor stealth fighters, the US has the F-22 Raptor and F-35, and the latter is used by allies around the world. Among stealth aircraft, there are also stealth bombers like the American B-2 Spirit and B-21 Raider and a number of stealth drones. Stealth aircraft have features to reduce or obscure their signature on radars, making them difficult to detect.

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☆ Russia gave Yemen's Houthi rebels satellite data so they could attack Red Sea shipping lanes: report
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Houthi rebels used Russian satellite tracking data to hit ships in the Red Sea, The Wall Street Journal reported. AdvertisementHouthi rebels in Yemen used satellite data provided by Russia to target and attack commercial ships in the Red Sea, The Wall Street Journal reported. One of the Journal's sources said that the satellite data was transferred to the Houthis via members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps embedded with the rebels in Yemen. AdvertisementThe Houthis have for months harassed commercial ships in the Red Sea with drones and missiles, for what they say is retaliation against Israel for its bombardment of Gaza. AdvertisementMeanwhile, the US military has rotated multiple aircraft carrier groups to fend off Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, last week striking several targets in Yemen with B-2 Spirit stealth bombers.

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• The US launched airstrikes against the Houthis in Yemen, targeting five underground weapons storage facilities. It’s the first time the US has used B-2 stealth bombers to attack the Iran-backed militant group since tensions spiked in the Middle East a year ago. • Israeli forces fired at a UN peacekeeping position in southern Lebanon, damaging a watchtower, according to the UN. The UN has said the Israeli military has fired on its peacekeepers multiple times, forcibly entered a base, stopped a logistical movement and injured more than a dozen troops in Lebanon in recent weeks. • About 400,000 children are among the 1.2 million displaced people due to Israel’s war against Hezbollah in Lebanon, UNICEF said.

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☆ A US airstrike in the Middle East is meant to remind Iran that nothing is out of reach
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Tom Porter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

It used B-2 stealth bombers to target the underground sites. AdvertisementThe US on Wednesday targeted underground Houthi militia weapons stores in Yemen using long-range B-2 stealth bombers, damaging the group's capacity to attack international shipping lanes. AdvertisementIsrael is still mulling how to respond to Iran's attack, with some, including former Prime Minister Naftali Bennet, advocating for strikes on nuclear sites. The Washington Post on Monday reported that Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US President Joe Biden Israel wouldn't target Iran's oil or nuclear facilities. On Thursday, Brent crude futures were down 4 cents to $74.18 as investors waited to hear about developments in the Middle East.

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☆ US says B-2 stealth bombers struck hidden Houthi weapons, sending a message to foes that nothing is out of reach
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The strikes targeted Houthi weapons storage facilities, according to the Pentagon. US B-2 bombers were part of the operation, marking their first known involvement in the Houthi conflict. AdvertisementThe US military hit Houthi targets in Yemen with multiple "precision strikes," the Pentagon announced late Wednesday evening. The strikes on Wednesday — early Thursday local time — mark the latest US bombardment of Houthi targets in Yemen. American forces targeted the rebels earlier this month.

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☆ The B-2 stealth bomber used to hit the Houthis was built to strike the toughest targets
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The Pentagon disclosed that B-2 stealth bombers were involved in the operation. AdvertisementThe US military carried out a series of airstrikes against the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen on Wednesday, using B-2 stealth bombers to hit targets underground. The US bases the heavy strategic bombers at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri. AdvertisementBefore the emergence of the new B-21 Raider, the B-2 was, for decades, the only stealth bomber. The Air Force describes the MOP as a heavy munition that can accomplish "difficult" and "complicated" missions of reaching enemy weapons stored in well-protected sites.

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CNN —The US carried out a round of strikes in Yemen against the Iran-backed Houthis on Wednesday evening, according to three US defense officials, targeting weapons storage facilities, including underground facilities. The strikes were carried out by B-2 Spirit bombers, according to one of the officials, marking the first time the US has used the strategic stealth bomber to attack the Houthis in Yemen since the beginning of the US campaign. Over the past year, the US has repeatedly struck or intercepted Houthi drones and missiles in an effort to protect ships and degrade the Houthi arsenal. In September, the Houthis claimed to have launched approximately two dozen ballistic and cruise missiles and drones against three US destroyers. The Israeli military said on the latter attack, Israel had intercepted a surface-to-air missile fired from Yemen toward central Israel.

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☆ See the first video showing the US Air Force's B-21 Raider in flight
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-19 | by ( Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The US Air Force released a video showing the B-21 Raider stealth bomber taking off and landing. The force's newest bomber took its first flight last fall and is in production. AdvertisementThe US Air Force released the first footage of its new stealth bomber taking off and landing during flight testing. The testing marks a monumental moment for the B-21 Raider, which is shaping up to replace the branch's older bombers and become "the backbone" of its "flexible global strike capability," the Air Force said. The video was released Wednesday alongside the B-21 Update panel at the 2024 Air, Space and Cyber Conference by the Air and Space Forces Association.

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☆ Photos show a US Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber flying with Japanese F-35s for the first time
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewNew photos captured a US B-2 Spirit bomber flying with Japanese F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft for the first time. The historic first flight was part of Bomber Task Force missions. AdvertisementThe US Air Force B-2 launched from Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley in Australia. B-2s, normally stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri, have been conducting Bomber Task Force missions for the past three weeks. The stealth capabilities of B-2 Spirit bombers are particularly unique in the US Air Force.

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☆ I watch the NFL and other live sports for free with this easy, old-school hack. You can, too.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Alistair Barr | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

NFL season opened with a stealth bomber fly-over in Kansas City last week. Digital TV antennas offer a cost-effective way to watch live sports without pricey subscriptions. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe NFL season opened last week with a stealth bomber soaring over the Kansas City Chiefs' stadium while Coco Jones belted out The Star-Spangled Banner.

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☆ The US Air Force's potential shift to adaptable 'light fighters' to solve budget woes is more complicated than it seems
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-03 | by ( Alex Hollings | Sandboxx News | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +32 min

US Air Force photo illustration by Staff Sgt. The Air Force needs new missiles, new bombers, and new fighters — but is struggling to pay for them allThe B-21 Raider in flight at Edwards Air Force Base, California. Cultural inertia in the fighter businessUS Air Force fighter aircraft fly in formation. A rendering of a future crewed next-generation air dominance aircraft by the US Air Force Research Laboratory. Nonetheless, for a cash-strapped Air Force, this would be a significant challenge.

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☆ AI is unlocking new uses for military drones, boosting demand for these companies
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-18 | by ( Pia Singh | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

We're approaching a new era of defense, one that will use AI-enabled military drones that can run without a human operator. According to BTIG, the DoD requested $5.3 billion in fiscal year 2025 for unmanned systems, most of which is directed at procurement programs. The firm forecasts the DoD's entire unmanned funding requests to grow at a 9.5% compound annual growth rate through fiscal year 2029. General Dynamics is another of Madrid's buy-rated stock in the unmanned systems arena. Strong demand of its defense products, including ammo and ground vehicles, also indicate earnings growth potential, the analyst added.

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☆ A new experimental US Air Force bomb can sink warships, but the question is if it's the right weapon for a war with China
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-10 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewA US Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber recently used a new anti-ship weapon to sink a decommissioned warship in the Pacific and a cargo ship off the coast of Florida. A US Air Force B-2 Spirt receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker in the sky over northwest Missouri in August 2018. According to the Air Force Research Laboratory, the goal is to replicate the combat potential of a submarine with an aircraft that can cover a much larger area. QUICKSINK is not the only initiative indicative of the Air Force's desire to increase its maritime strike capabilities. The Air Force remains interested in developing more affordable munitions for maritime strikes.

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☆ The US just showed it can stealthily sink an 820-ft ship with a low-cost bomb, and China is scrambling to say it's not impressed
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The US sank a decommissioned ship in the Pacific using a low-cost bomb from a B-2 stealth bomber. The USS Tarawa, a 39,000-ton amphibious assault ship, was sunk on July 19. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe US carried out a successful operation in the Pacific, using a low-cost bomb to sink an 820-foot-long ship, but China was quick to undermine the operation. As part of the 2024 Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC), the US successfully managed to sink the decommissioned USS Tarawa on July 19.

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☆ RIMPAC: US Air Force B-2 bomber used in exercise to sink surface ship with low-cost bomb
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Brad Lendon | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Earlier this month, the US and allies practiced taking out a large surface ship with long-range weapons, including, for the first time, a US Air Force B-2 bomber. It showed the US military can use one of its most survivable weapons platforms, the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, to sink a major surface ship with a low-cost guided bomb. The Air Force says its stealthy characteristics allow it to penetrate heavily defended areas and also fly with a small chance of being detected by radar at high altitudes. Mating it up with relatively cheap and demonstrably effective precision-guided bombs with warheads of up to 2,000 pounds could give the Air Force bombers the “anti-ship lethality” of a submarine-launched torpedo without the liabilities of a submarine, according to a US Air Force website. The Air Force first tested QUICKSINK in 2022, when an F-15 fighter jet released a GBU-31 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) that destroyed a full-scale surface target in the Gulf of Mexico, according to an Air Force statement.

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☆ A US Air Force B-2 stealth bomber helped sink an old warship in the Pacific with new anti-ship QUICKSINK bombs
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewA US Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber used a new anti-ship munition to sink a decommissioned warship during a series of recent live-fire drills with partner forces in the Pacific Ocean, the US Navy said this week. US Air Force photo / 1st Lt Lindsey Heflin"This capability is an answer to an urgent need to quickly neutralize maritime threats over massive expanses of ocean around the world at minimal costs," it added. Over the years, the various elements of the US armed forces have been pursuing more and more anti-ship capabilities. AdvertisementIn addition to B-2s dropping QUICKSINK bombs, a US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet used a Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile, or LRASM, to help sink the Tarawa.

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☆ The US Air Force's newest stealth bomber offers hope amid America's shrinking bomber fleet
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Mackenzie Eaglen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewThe loss of a B-2 Spirit bomber due to fire and its subsequent retirement highlights the fragility of the US Air Force's bomber fleet. A US Air Force airman poses in front of a B-2 Spirit at Whiteman Air Force Base Missouri. Pictures From History/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesThe B-21 Raider bomber is criticalThere is a silver lining to America's bomber fleet decline in the B-21 Raider. US Air Force photoWashington must recognize the strategic failure of a small and antiquated bomber fleet. Facilitating the on-time deployment of the next generation bomber cannot come too soon in order to restore the size and strength of America's bomber fleet.

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☆ The B-52 shot down Vietnamese fighter jets in historic dogfights. Here's how the US Air Force plans to keep its oldest bomber in the skies for over a century.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-23 | by ( Alex Hollings | Sandboxx News | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementA North Vietnamese student pilot in the cockpit of a non-flying MiG-21 fighter jet trainer with a flight instructor. Only one other B-52 tail gunner had scored a successful kill against a Vietnamese fighter, though more than 30 B-52s had been shot down throughout the conflict. In fact, the first time a B-52 had ever shot down a MiG had only happened a few days prior. A US Air Force B52 bomber unleashes its bomb load over Vietnam. The kill was confirmed by another tail gunner named Tech.

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☆ New pictures of the US Air Force's newest stealth bomber — the B-21 Raider — just dropped as flight testing continues
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-22 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The US Air Force just released more photos of the B-21 Raider, its newest stealth bomber. The long-range aircraft is working through flight testing in California. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe US Air Force on Wednesday published more photos of its newest stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider, as the penetrating strike aircraft continues to work through flight testing. The photos, captured in January and April, show the sleek-looking new bomber in the middle of its testing — consisting of ground testing, taxiing, and flight operations — at California's Edwards Air Force Base.

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☆ China has a lot more missiles — with US warships and bases in its sights
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-04 | by ( Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +18 min

American warships and bases in the Pacific are within reach of an increasingly worrying threat, a missile force unlike anything the US has faced in combat. With these missiles, China is signaling that it could attack US bases and ships in the region with little to no warning, Clark said. TK Department of DefenseThere's a lot more to the Chinese Rocket Force than these weapons, though. AdvertisementThat said, the US and its allies can't afford to assume the Rocket Force won't be ready should conflict come. In other words, how the US prepares itself and adapts to the Chinese Rocket Force gives it the best shot at avoiding a fight altogether.

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☆ The Pentagon is 'not really' worried about China's new H-20 stealth bomber, defense official says
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( Ella Sherman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A US defense official downplayed the threat of China's new Xi'an H-20 bomber. AdvertisementChina's new bomber, the Xi'an H-20, is intended to rival America's new stealth bomber, but a US defense official told reporters on Monday it's "not really" a concern. A B-2 Spirit takes off for Red Flag-Nellis 24-1 training at Nellis Air Force Base on Jan. 16. A former US Air Force commander said previously that it wasn't "anything to lose a lot of sleep over." The Pentagon unveiled a new stealth bomber in 2022 that is currently in production and will eventually replace B-1 and B-2 fleets.

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☆ More than half of the US Air Force's B-2 stealth bombers just staged a mass fly-off
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-19 | by ( Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

B-2 Spirit stealth bombers executed a mass fly-off earlier this week during a major exercise. AdvertisementMore than half of the US Air Force's B-2 Spirit stealth bombers conducted a large-scale exercise earlier this week, staging a massive fly-off. For a long time, it was the only stealth bomber in the world, but the US is making progress on a new stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider, which achieved its first flight in November last year. AdvertisementAs a penetrating strike stealth bomber, the B-21, the US military has said, is expected to "form the backbone of the future Air Force bomber force." A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing takes off at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 15, 2024.

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☆ Exclusive: On board a B-52 bomber mission to China’s doorstep
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Oren Liebermann | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Sitting on the massive bomber’s sole bunk, the third pilot on the flight crew, Capt. This year, the Air Force began low-rate production of the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider, the next generation of stealth bomber. In October, Chinese fighter jets intercepted a B-52 bomber at night over the South China Sea, south of our position. Everyone is tired, especially as we approach the 24-hour mark of the flight, but the mission is not yet complete. On final approach, with Barksdale Air Force Base looming off our nose, the right main gear does not extend.

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☆ This new 'blended-wing' plane looks like a military stealth bomber and just got the green light to fly after decades of development
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-06 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

California aerospace startup JetZero got the green light to fly its new "Pathfinder" aircraft. The composite technology makes this new load bearing possible, Bragg told BI. "The product is essentially a new airframe and flight controls married to existing systems already certified for commercial flight," JetZero told BI. And most of those 200+ passengers would be in the middle section without a window, which Bragg told BI could put off travelers. Later, American aircraft industrialist and designer Jack Northrop built his famous "Flying Wing" aircraft in the 1940s, laying the framework for the eventual B-2 bomber.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Astronaut Thomas P. Stafford, who commanded a dress rehearsal flight for the 1969 moon landing and the first U.S.-Soviet space linkup, died Monday. He died in a hospital near his Space Coast Florida home, said Max Ary, director of the Stafford Air & Space Museum in Weatherford, Oklahoma. Photos You Should See View All 60 ImagesThe Apollo 10 mission in May 1969 set the stage for Apollo 11’s historic mission two months later. He volunteered for the Air Force and had hoped to fly combat in the Korean War. After the Apollo-Soyuz mission, Stafford returned to the Air Force and worked in research and commanded the Air Force Flight Test Center before retiring in 1979 as a three-star general.

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