B-2 Spirit demonstrates long-range strike capabilities in Indo-Pacific

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit aircraft receives fuel from a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A multi-role tanker transport aircraft over the South Pacific Ocean during a Bomber Task Force deployment, June 11, 2026. During the BTF deployment the B-2 operated alongside Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) aircraft as part of Exercise Diamond Storm. This activity is valuable as part of efforts to support collective deterrence in the region – deepening advanced air-to-air integration between the Australian Defence Force and United States air elements to enable the two countries to operate together seamlessly.

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B-2 Spirit demonstrates long-range strike capabilities in Indo-Pacific

Aircrew board a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A multi-role tanker transport aircraft at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland, Australia, June 10, 2026. RAAF Base Amberley supported a Bomber Task Force deployment where U.S. strategic bombers demonstrated Agile Combat Employment maneuvers and long-range strike capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region.

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B-2 Spirit demonstrates long-range strike capabilities in Indo-Pacific

A Royal Australian Air Force pilot assigned to the No. 33 Squadron performs a preflight check on a KC-30A multi-role tanker transport aircraft at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland, Australia, June 10, 2026. The No. 33 Squadron provided aerial refueling support for a U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit aircraft during a Bomber Task Force deployment.

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B-2 Spirit demonstrates long-range strike capabilities in Indo-Pacific

A Royal Australian Air Force pilot assigned to the No. 33 Squadron flies a KC-30A multi-role tanker transport aircraft over the South Pacific Ocean while refueling a U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit aircraft, June 11, 2026. The refueling operation was a component of a Bomber Task Force deployment and demonstrated U.S. commitment to allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region.

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B-2 Spirit demonstrates long-range strike capabilities in Indo-Pacific

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit aircraft receives fuel from a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A multi-role tanker transport aircraft over the South Pacific Ocean during a Bomber Task Force deployment, June 11, 2026. During the deployment the B-2 integrated with Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) aircraft as part of the RAAF’s Air Warfare Instructor Course Exercise Diamond Storm. This activity is valuable as part of efforts to support collective deterrence in the region – deepening advanced air-to-air integration between the Australian Defence Force and United States air elements to enable the two countries to operate together seamlessly.

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B-2 Spirit demonstrates long-range strike capabilities in Indo-Pacific

A Royal Australian Air Force Air Refuelling Officer assigned to the No. 33 Squadron refuels a U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit aircraft from a KC-30A multi-role tanker transport aircraft over the South Pacific Ocean, June 11, 2026. The refueling operation was a component of a Bomber Task Force deployment and demonstrated U.S. commitment to allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region.

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B-2 Spirit demonstrates long-range strike capabilities in Indo-Pacific

A Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A multi-role tanker transport aircraft is parked on the flight line at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland, Australia, June 10, 2026. RAAF Base Amberley supported a Bomber Task Force deployment where U.S. strategic bombers demonstrated Agile Combat Employment maneuvers and long-range strike capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region.

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B-2 Spirit demonstrates long-range strike capabilities in Indo-Pacific

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit aircraft is parked on the flight line at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Queensland, Australia, during a Bomber Task Force deployment, June 11, 2026. The BTF deployment showcased the flexibility of strategic bombers and U.S. capability to generate combat power in the Indo-Pacific region.

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B-2 Spirit demonstrates long-range strike capabilities in Indo-Pacific

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron conduct hot-pit refueling operations for a B-2 Spirit aircraft as part of a Bomber Task Force deployment at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Queensland, Australia, June 11, 2026. The BTF deployment demonstrated integration with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region and the capability to command, control, and conduct missions that support security and deterrence in the region.

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B-2 Spirit demonstrates long-range strike capabilities in Indo-Pacific

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron conduct hot-pit refueling operations for a B-2 Spirit aircraft as part of a Bomber Task Force deployment at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Queensland, Australia, June 11, 2026. The BTF deployment showcased the flexibility of strategic bombers and U.S. capability to generate combat power in the Indo-Pacific region.

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B-2 Spirit demonstrates long-range strike capabilities in Indo-Pacific

U.S. Air Force crew chiefs assigned to the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron prepare a B-2 Spirit aircraft for departure at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Queensland, Australia, June 11, 2026. RAAF Base Amberley supported a Bomber Task Force deployment where U.S. strategic bombers demonstrated Agile Combat Employment maneuvers and long-range strike capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region.

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B-2 Spirit demonstrates long-range strike capabilities in Indo-Pacific

A U.S. Air Force crew chief assigned to the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron marshals a B-2 Spirit aircraft during a Bomber Task Force deployment at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Queensland, Australia, June 11, 2026. The BTF deployment showcased the flexibility of strategic bombers and U.S. capability to generate combat power in the Indo-Pacific region.

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B-2 Spirit demonstrates long-range strike capabilities in Indo-Pacific

Published June 25, 2026
By Staff Sgt. Joshua Hastings
509th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit aircraft receives fuel from a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A multi-role tanker transport aircraft over the South Pacific Ocean during a Bomber Task Force deployment, June 11, 2026. During the BTF deployment the B-2 operated alongside Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) aircraft as part of Exercise Diamond Storm. This activity is valuable as part of efforts to support collective deterrence in the region – deepening advanced air-to-air integration between the Australian Defence Force and United States air elements to enable the two countries to operate together seamlessly.