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Associated Press • Tara Copp, AP

Air Force Reveals Crew Failures, Weather Led to B-1 Bomber Crash

The Air Force confirmed that the January B-1 bomber crash in South Dakota resulted from crew errors, severe winter weather, and last-minute wind shear. The incident led to the ejection of all four crew members and the total loss of the $450 million aircraft.

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2024-07-25T09:09:20.424138-07:00

Reuters

Northrop Grumman Raises 2024 Guidance Amid Strong Defense Demand

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2024-07-25T04:09:45.343934-07:00

Air & Space Forces Mag

USAF Revives Second B-1 from Storage in Four Months

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2024-07-24T15:02:35.594580-07:00

2024-07-23T15:13:26.077534-07:00

USAF B-2 Tests New Low-Cost Anti-Ship Weapon in the Pacific

A B-2 bomber from the U.S. Air Force successfully sunk a decommissioned warship in the Pacific, demonstrating a new and cost-effective anti-ship weapon.

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Associated Press

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Air Force Reveals Crew Failures, Weather Led to B-1 Bomber Crash The Air Force confirmed that the January B-1 bomber crash in South Dakota resulted from crew errors, severe winter weather, and last-minute wind shear. The incident led to the ejection of all four crew members and the total loss of the $450 million aircraft.

2024-07-25T09:09:20.424138-07:00

Air Force Reveals Crew Failures, Weather Led to B-1 Bomber Crash

Reuters

Northrop Grumman Raises 2024 Guidance Amid Strong Defense Demand Northrop Grumman has increased its 2024 revenue forecast to up to $41.4 billion, citing high demand from global defense spending, particularly driven by the conflict in Ukraine. Q2 earnings beat expectations with a GAAP EPS of $6.36 and revenue of $10.22 billion.

2024-07-25T04:09:45.343934-07:00

Northrop Grumman Raises 2024 Guidance Amid Strong Defense Demand

Air & Space Forces Mag

USAF Revives Second B-1 from Storage in Four Months The U.S. Air Force is bringing another B-1 bomber out of retirement at Davis-Monthan AFB, marking the second such revival in just four months. This move aims to boost fleet readiness amid growing demands on strategic assets.

2024-07-24T15:02:35.594580-07:00

USAF Revives Second B-1 from Storage in Four Months

Air & Space Forces Mag

USAF B-2 Tests New Low-Cost Anti-Ship Weapon in the Pacific A B-2 bomber from the U.S. Air Force successfully sunk a decommissioned warship in the Pacific, demonstrating a new and cost-effective anti-ship weapon.

2024-07-23T15:13:26.077534-07:00

USAF B-2 Tests New Low-Cost Anti-Ship Weapon in the Pacific

thetimes.com

Tempest Fighter Debuts at Farnborough Amid Uncertain Future BAE Systems showcased the full-sized model of the Tempest, part of the trinational GCAP, highlighting its importance despite questions surrounding the project's future and UK commitment.

2024-07-22T04:44:53.122688-07:00

Tempest Fighter Debuts at Farnborough Amid Uncertain Future

The Aviationist

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U.S. B-52 Bombers Deploy to Romania, Historic NATO Mission On July 21st, 2024, two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers from Barksdale AFB arrived at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, for Bomber Task Force 24-4. This deployment featured an unprecedented interception by Russian MiG-31s and MiG-29s.

2024-07-21T13:36:49.226598-07:00

U.S. B-52 Bombers Deploy to Romania, Historic NATO Mission

Newsweek

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Russia Scrambles Fighters to Intercept USAF B-52H Bombers Over Arctic On July 21, 2024, Russian MiG-29 and MiG-31 fighters intercepted two USAF B-52H strategic bombers over the Barents Sea, turning them away from Russian airspace. The event coincided with USAF training exercises in Finnish airspace supported by KC-135 and KC-46 refueling aircraft.

2024-07-21T01:28:53.531496-07:00

Russia Scrambles Fighters to Intercept USAF B-52H Bombers Over Arctic

The War Zone

B-2 Spirit Receives Spirit Realm 1 Upgrade The Spirit Realm 1 upgrade equips the B-2 stealth bomber with enhanced communications and advanced weapons capabilities, boosting its operational effectiveness.

2024-07-17T14:27:31.091448-07:00

B-2 Spirit Receives Spirit Realm 1 Upgrade

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