The publication’s journalists recalled that in the past these planes were used outside the country “to send deterrence signals, including against potential adversaries such as China and North Korea.”
This time, more than 10 B-2 Spirit bombers took off from the US Air Force base in Whiteman, Missouri. They participated in the Spiritual Vigilance Exercise.
The pilots were tasked with removing combat vehicles from the air zone as quickly as possible after a nuclear attack. The crew’s ability to operate in global operations was also tested.
It is worth remembering that the B-2 Spirit strategic bombers are part of the American nuclear triad.
