US Air Force's B-2 Stealth Bomber uses new naval strike weapon during RIMPAC 2024 exercise

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)

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