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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

First U.S. Broken Arrow: B-36 Drops Unarmed Nuclear Bomb

Seventy-five years ago, a U.S. B-36 bomber was forced to jettison an unarmed nuclear bomb off the Canadian coast during an inflight emergency. This marked the first occurrence of a Broken Arrow incident involving a nuclear weapon.

2025-02-14T12:14:00.752493-08:00

FlightGlobal

Spain to Acquire 25 Eurofighter Jets Under Halcon II Program

2024-12-20T04:49:16.154749-08:00

Breaking Defense

Northrop Secures $3.5B Contract for E-130J TACAMO Development

2024-12-18T17:23:35.898321-08:00

Aviation Week

Serco Acquires Northrop Grumman's Training Services in $327M Deal

2025-01-30T05:01:24.535747-08:00

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The War Zone

USAF Enhances B-2 Deployment With New Mobile Ops Center The USAF has introduced a mobile operations center to support rapid staging of B-2 stealth bombers at forward operating bases like Diego Garcia, enhancing strategic flexibility. This development aligns with broader defense infrastructure goals to enhance operational readiness.

2025-02-21T06:43:50.820712-08:00

USAF Enhances B-2 Deployment With New Mobile Ops Center

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Northrop Grumman Secures $8.2M Contract for E-2D Hawkeye Enhancements The contract focuses on upgrading the E-2D Hawkeye’s cockpit and mission systems, enhancing the U.S. Navy's airborne early warning capabilities. These improvements are crucial for maintaining strategic operational superiority in future missions.

2025-02-19T21:03:26.724919-08:00

Northrop Grumman Secures $8.2M Contract for E-2D Hawkeye Enhancements

Air & Space Forces Mag

USAF Completes 'Bamboo Eagle' with 175 Aircraft, Allies Participation The U.S. Air Force concluded its 'Bamboo Eagle' military exercise featuring B-2 and B-52 bombers, with significant participation from the U.K. and Australian fighter jets. This comprehensive eight-day drill saw 175 aircraft in joint operations, emphasizing coalition strength and interoperability among the allied forces.

2025-02-19T10:08:12.492880-08:00

USAF Completes 'Bamboo Eagle' with 175 Aircraft, Allies Participation

The War Zone

First U.S. Broken Arrow: B-36 Drops Unarmed Nuclear Bomb Seventy-five years ago, a U.S. B-36 bomber was forced to jettison an unarmed nuclear bomb off the Canadian coast during an inflight emergency. This marked the first occurrence of a Broken Arrow incident involving a nuclear weapon.

2025-02-14T12:14:00.752493-08:00

First U.S. Broken Arrow: B-36 Drops Unarmed Nuclear Bomb

CNBC

US Defense Stocks Fall After Potential Pentagon Budget Cut Proposal Shares of major defense contractors such as Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman declined following remarks from former President Donald Trump suggesting possible significant reductions in military expenditures. The comments emerged during diplomatic discussions involving China and Russia.

2025-02-13T11:58:37.069462-08:00

US Defense Stocks Fall After Potential Pentagon Budget Cut Proposal

The Aviationist

B-52 Stratofortresses Launch Task Force at RAF Fairford The deployment of two U.S. Air Force B-52 bombers from Minot AFB to RAF Fairford signals the commencement of Bomber Task Force 25-2. This operation aims to enhance interoperability and strengthen defense partnerships in Europe by conducting strategic training exercises.

2025-02-13T08:11:27.121295-08:00

B-52 Stratofortresses Launch Task Force at RAF Fairford

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USAF Aims for 200 B-21 Raiders in Enhanced Stealth Bomber Fleet The US Air Force is expanding its strategic goals by potentially doubling its B-21 Raider fleet. This move underscores a focus on increasing stealth capabilities and strategic deployment as defense priorities evolve. The procurement of up to 200 B-21s signals a substantial leap in defensive modernization.

2025-02-10T09:55:01.556178-08:00

USAF Aims for 200 B-21 Raiders in Enhanced Stealth Bomber Fleet

FlightGlobal

Taiwan Requests Six E-2D Aircraft from Northrop Grumman In an effort to modernize its defense capabilities, Taiwan has formally requested the purchase of six E-2D airborne early warning aircraft from Northrop Grumman. This acquisition aims to replace its aging fleet of five E-2Ks, enhancing aerial surveillance and defense readiness.

2025-02-07T13:12:42.247942-08:00

Taiwan Requests Six E-2D Aircraft from Northrop Grumman

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