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U.S. used B-2 Spirit bombers from Whiteman AFB to strike underground ballistic missile storage in Operation Epic Fury

A senior U.S. official says B-2 Spirit stealth bombers based at Whiteman AFB flew missions in Operation Epic Fury, successfully employing penetrator (bunker-busting) munitions to destroy underground ballistic missile storage areas. The strikes confirm use of strategic stealth assets against hardened subterranean targets.

Discovered 2026-03-08T08:12:24.409892-07:00 | 2026-03-08T08:12:24.409892-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • Confirms operational use of B-2 stealth bombers from Whiteman AFB to strike hardened, subterranean ballistic missile storage, building on recent US bomber deployments.
  • Demonstrates employment of penetrator/bunker-busting munitions consistent with expanded orders for 30,000-lb bunker busters, linking tactics to recent MOP procurement.
  • Adds a strategic layer to the wider Operation Epic Fury campaign and its massed strikes across the region, reinforcing the scale and targeting trends documented in the campaign reporting.

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Jerusalem Post ANI News Agency aa.com.tr Janes af.mil defence-industry.eu
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9
First Seen
2026-03-08T08:12:24.409892-07:00
Latest Update
2026-03-14T22:00:32.475408-07:00
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