The U.S. Air Force now operates three distinct bomber aircraft, all of which can trace their development back to the Cold War.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Suciu covers trends in the world of aerospace and defense. The B-1Bs continue to serve in a bomber role with the Air Force.

A Newsweek map shows where the United States has sent its heavy bombers overseas, including stealth aircraft capable of penetrating enemy defenses and delivering nuclear strikes, amid military ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft and Allied fighter jets flying in formation over the Monument of Freedom in Riga, Latvia, Aug.

Developed by Northrop Grumman at Melbourne Orlando International Airport, the B-21 Raider bomber received a $4.5-billion U.S.

B-52 bombers are among the aircraft taking part in Operation Epic Fury, the mission to eliminate the threat of the Iranian regime, according to the top U.S. commander in the Middle East. U.S. Navy Adm ...

Key Points and Summary - Demand for the U.S. bomber fleet is at a record high, according to Air Force Global Strike Command's Gen. Thomas Bussiere. -In the last 18 months, bombers have been dispatched ...

Two U.S. Air Force bombers, escorted by Japanese and South Korean fighter jets, conducted a joint flight near the Korean Peninsula on Friday — a move that immediately prompted unspecified threats of ...

U.S. Central Command confirmed that a fleet of B-52s was used to target ballistic missile and commander control posts in Iran.

Bomber Task Force missions are never announced in advance and vary in terms of time and location, intended to keep US adversaries unprepared. Even as the longest government shutdown in United States ...

The B-2 serves a complementary role in the Air Force's bomber fleet because the Rockwell B-1 Lancer is designed for ...