USAF B-2 Spirit Refueling in Australia @mil3010

Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

The integration of the United States Air Force (USAF) B-2 Spirit stealth bomber with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) at RAAF Base Amberley in Queensland, Australia, represents a high-profile demonstration of interoperability and strategic deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region.

During Bomber Task Force (BTF) deployments—most notably highlighted during Exercise Diamond Storm—the elite, flying-wing aircraft rely heavily on joint logistics, utilizing both ground facilities and advanced aerial refueling tactics.

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