strategic bomber

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The B-52 Stratofortress is described by the military as a “long-range, heavy bomber that can perform a variety of missions,” known as the “backbone of the manned strategic bomber force for the United States.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

This merged with a third track, which involved intense competition between the Navy and the Air Corps/Force over weapon systems, specifically over whether to invest in a new aircraft carrier or a strategic bomber.

From Salon • Jan. 12, 2025

The EMP weapon could destroy multiple systems on the Pentagon’s F-35 and F-22 jets, as well as the coming B-21 strategic bomber.

From Washington Times • Sep. 6, 2023

The drills involved at least one US B-1B strategic bomber flying above the Korean Peninsula, according to South Korean media.

From BBC • Aug. 30, 2023

In Ryazan, the drone was aimed at the Dyagilevo Air Base, a training center for strategic bomber forces.

From New York Times • Dec. 27, 2022