The B-2 Spirit bombers are receiving significant modernization efforts to maintain their operational capabilities after three decades of service. Enhancements include improved stealth, better communication technologies, and faster maintenance schedules. Notably, B-2s recently executed strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, showcasing their effectiveness. With ongoing upgrades, the Air Force aims to ensure the B-2 remains a pivotal tool in its strategic operations and nuclear triad until it transitions to the upcoming B-21 Raiders.
"A lot of people talk about the B-2 as a legacy platform and that is incorrect: It is an operational platform conducting strikes today and if the flag goes up tomorrow, it will be one of the first platforms to conduct strikes."
The Air Force is working on making the B-2 harder to see and available more often as part of ongoing modernization efforts, with key focuses on improving maintenance speed, better stealth, and improved communications.
The B-2, made by Northrop Grumman, is an expensive $2 billion bomber that was controversial in its development, in part due to high costs.
B-2 bombers are also capable of carrying nuclear payloads and are an important element of the US nuclear triad, which also includes intercontinental ballistic missiles.
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