B-2A SPIRIT STEALTHY GLOBAL STRIKE

摘要

As the US Air Force nears a decision regarding its planned $80 billion Long-Range Strike Bomber (LRS-B) programme, the service continues to upgrade its small fleet of Northrop Grumman B-2A Spirit bombers. The B-2A has served as the USAF's primary penetrating nuclear-capable bomber since achieving full operational capability (FOC) in 2003 and is currently projected to remain in frontline service until 2058. It has both nuclear and conventional roles and is the USAF's only long-range strike aircraft capable of penetrating advanced integrated air defence systems and attacking heavily defended targets.