The U.S. Air Force has demonstrated a new level of long-range maritime strike capability in the Indo-Pacific after a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber launched an AGM-158C LRASM during a live-fire mission alongside an F-15E Strike Eagle over the Philippine Sea, as announced by Pacific Air Forces following the June 27, 2026 exercise. The event marks the first publicly reported B-2 live anti-ship missile engagement and highlights a more survivable and flexible approach to countering hostile naval forces across contested maritime areas. Read Full Defense News At This Link.
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An U.S. B-2 Spirit firing LRASM alongside an F-15E over the Philippine Sea signals a sharper U.S. push to build long-range, stealth-enabled sea-denial power across the Indo-Pacific (Picture Source: U.S. Air Force)