December 06, 2024 Military Aviation News

US, UK and Norwegian Air Forces Exercise in the High North: F-35s Integrate With B-52

12/06/2024

This week, Norwegian, US and UK air forces are conducting the Norwegian-led exercise Apex Buccaneer in the High North – closely integrated with units from the Norwegian Navy, Army and Special Forces. The air assets includes Norwegian F-35 fighters and P-8 maritime patrol aircraft; a US B-52 bomber, KC-135 Stratotankers, a U-2 reconnaissance aircraft and F-35 fighters – as well as UK F-35 and Eurofighter Typhoon fighters and a RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft.

Global Strike Boss: CCAs May Escort Bombers After Concept Matures in Fighter Force

12/06/2024

CCAs Eyed as Escorts for Long-Range Strike Fleet After Maturing in Fighter Force. The Air Force Global Strike Command is considering long-range, autonomous Collaborative Combat Aircraft as partners for its bombers but is waiting to see how they prove out with the fighter force first, the head of the command said Dec. 5.

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