As reported by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on July 22, 2024, during the RIMPAC 2024 exercise, the U.S. Air Force's B-2 Spirit bomber demonstrated the QUICKSINK low-cost maritime strike capability designed to sink surface vessels using modified JDAM precision-guided bombs. This event, which took place during the second SINKEX (Sinking Exercise), marked the first public report of the B-2 testing this modern anti-ship weapon system, showcasing the B-2's relevance in the post-Cold War era. Read full defense news at this link...
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| The B-2 project, which remained highly classified, saw its first aircraft unveiled in 1988 and entering service in 1997, with a focus on stealth technologies and the use of composite materials to reduce radar detectability. (Picture source: US Air Force) |