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B-2 Bomber Successfully Tests LRASM

7 sources · first reported Yesterday

via Theaviationist

The US Air Force's B-2 Spirit stealth bomber has successfully launched a Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) in a live-fire sinking exercise, demonstrating its Pacific maritime strike capability. The exercise showcased the bomber's ability to deploy LRASM against maritime targets. This capability is seen as crucial in a potential conflict with China.

Why it matters

The successful test of the LRASM on the B-2 bomber enhances the US military's long-range maritime strike abilities, providing a decisive edge over adversaries in the Pacific region. This capability is particularly significant given China's naval buildup and the importance of anti-ship capabilities among the US and its allies.

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Development timeline

How this story unfolded across sources, oldest first.

  1. Air Force Global Strike Command (.mil) ·
    U.S. Airmen and Sailors Conduct B-2 LRASM Live-Fire Sinking Exercise
  2. Defence-industry · Primary
    U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber launches LRASM in live-fire sinking exercise to demonstrate Pacific maritime strike capability
  3. Theaviationist ·
    B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber Employs AGM-158C LRASM in SINKEX
  4. Navalnews ·
    U.S. Pacific Air Forces Flex B-2 Stealth Bomber LRASM Capability
  5. RealClearDefense ·
    U.S. Pacific Air Forces Flex B-2 Stealth Bomber LRASM Capability
  6. Interestingengineering ·
    US’ stealth B-2 bomber sinks target ship with long-range missile in Pacific exercise
  7. Flightglobal ·
    B-2 bomber scores hit with LRASM anti-ship missile in Pacific exercise