B-52s conduct first live weapons drop in Sweden since nation joined NATO

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress flies over the skies of Sweden during Bomber Task Force 25-2 mission VIKING NEBULA March 11. These operations demonstrate the ability to rapidly deploy strategic assets in support of global stability.

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Press Release - US assets depart for DEFENDER 25 exercise alongside Allies and partners

Dynamic Employment of Forces to Europe for NATO Deterrence and Enhanced Readiness, DEFENDER 25, is a large-scale U.S. Army exercise that tests how quickly, and effectively American troops can deploy to Europe and defend the Eastern Flank with NATO Allies and partners.

B-52s conduct first live weapons drop in Sweden since nation joined NATO

The mission also included a low-formation flyover of the Swedish Parliament to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Sweden’s accession to NATO.

‘FORTRESS HAIL’ mission bolsters U.S. lethality alongside NATO Allies

Bomber Task Force missions like FORTRESS HAIL demonstrate the ability to integrate seamlessly with mission partners, strengthening readiness and lethality.

Press Release - US assets depart for DEFENDER 25 exercise alongside Allies and partners

B-52s conduct first live weapons drop in Sweden since nation joined NATO

The mission also included a low-formation flyover of the Swedish Parliament to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Sweden’s accession to NATO.

‘FORTRESS HAIL’ mission bolsters U.S. lethality alongside NATO Allies

Bomber Task Force missions like FORTRESS HAIL demonstrate the ability to integrate seamlessly with mission partners, strengthening readiness and lethality.

Press Release - US assets depart for DEFENDER 25 exercise alongside Allies and partners

B-52s conduct first live weapons drop in Sweden since nation joined NATO

The mission also included a low-formation flyover of the Swedish Parliament to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Sweden’s accession to NATO.

‘FORTRESS HAIL’ mission bolsters U.S. lethality alongside NATO Allies

Bomber Task Force missions like FORTRESS HAIL demonstrate the ability to integrate seamlessly with mission partners, strengthening readiness and lethality.

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B-52s conduct first live weapons drop in Sweden since nation joined NATO

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress flies over the skies of Sweden during Bomber Task Force 25-2 mission VIKING NEBULA March 11. These operations demonstrate the ability to rapidly deploy strategic assets in support of global stability.