← Back to the feed

Acquisition·B-2 Spirit

B-2 Spirit Gains Anti-Ship Missile Role

1 source · first reported 1h ago

The US Air Force's B-2 Spirit stealth bomber can now carry the AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missile, expanding its capabilities to maritime strikes. This addition enhances the aircraft's role in US strategy against China in the Pacific. The B-2 Spirit was previously associated with nuclear and conventional attacks on land targets.

Why it matters

This development sharpens the US strategy against China in the Pacific, providing a new maritime-strike capability. The integration of the AGM-158C missile with the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber enhances the US military's flexibility and effectiveness in the region.

AcquisitionDoDChinaAir Force
Prime/Industry 1
Single-source: Prime/Industry

Development timeline

How this story unfolded across sources, oldest first.