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2025-05-13 -Land of the Free

US military replaces B-2 bombers that were sent amid Middle East tensions

[IsraelTimes] The US military is replacing its B-2 bombers with another type of bomber at a base in the Indo-Pacific that was seen as being in an ideal location to operate in the Middle East, US officials tell Reuters.

The Pentagon deployed as many as six B-2 bombers in March to a US-British military base on the Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia, amid a US bombing campaign in Yemen and mounting tensions with Iran.

Experts say that this had put the B-2s, which have stealth technology and are equipped to carry the heaviest US bombs and nuclear weapons, in a position to operate in the Middle East.

The officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, say the B-2 bombers were being replaced by B-52 bombers.

What should we conclude from this, dear Reader?

The Pentagon says it does not comment on force posture adjustments as a matter of policy.

Fresh talks between Iranian and US negotiators to resolve disputes over Tehran’s nuclear program ended in Oman on Sunday, with further negotiations planned.

The fourth round of talks took place ahead of President Donald Trump’s planned visit to the Middle East. Trump, who has threatened military action against Iran if diplomacy fails, has restored a “maximum pressure” campaign on Tehran since returning to the White House in January.

Tehran is willing to negotiate some curbs on its nuclear work in return for the lifting of sanctions, according to Iranian officials, but ending its enrichment program or surrendering its enriched uranium stockpile are among what the officials have called “Iran’s red lines that could not be compromised” in the talks.

Additionally, Trump announced last week that a deal had been reached to stop bombing Yemen’s Houthi group. The B-2 bombers had been used to carry out strikes against the Iran-backed group.

Posted by trailing wife 2025-05-13 2025-05-13 03:36|| || Front Page|| [183 views ] Top

#1 B2s needed maintenance that could not be performed in Diego. They are fragile aircraft - like many of the fleet.

Posted by Gloluns Turkeyneck4904 2025-05-13 06:22|| 2025-05-13 06:22|| Front Page Top

#2 B-52s Join B-2s On Diego Garcia,10 Bombers Now At Indian Ocean Island

Up to $11.9B for B-52H Maintenance & Modernization

Posted by Skidmark 2025-05-13 09:31|| 2025-05-13 09:31|| Front Page Top

#3 The B-52 is capable of carrying many of the same bunker busters as the B-2.

Posted by The Walking Unvaxed 2025-05-13 10:20|| 2025-05-13 10:20|| Front Page Top

#4 True, accurate or not this is a good story of B-52 development.

Posted by Skidmark 2025-05-13 13:13|| 2025-05-13 13:13|| Front Page Top

#5 The B-2 has always been a hangar queen.
The numbers I've seen are 12+ hrs service for every hour flown. They take them out for a long flight and then they disappear into the shop for a week or so.

Posted by ed in texas 2025-05-13 19:33|| 2025-05-13 19:33|| Front Page Top

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