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U.S. B-52s Arrive at Spain's Morón Air Base for Bomber Task Force Europe 26-1

The forward rotation underscores rapid-response readiness across NATO's eastern flank to the High North.

Overview

  • Three B-52H Stratofortresses from the 2nd Bomb Wing reached Morón on Nov. 8 after transiting from Barksdale Air Force Base with KC-46 and KC-135 tanker support.
  • USAFE-AFAFRICA says the bombers will conduct multilateral training with Finland, Lithuania, Sweden and other partners.
  • Missions will simulate complex, high-threat airspace and practice the find, fix, track and target process.
  • Portuguese and Spanish fighters performed coordinated practice intercepts during the arrival, documented by HF radio audio and U.S. Air Force imagery.
  • The Air Force has not disclosed the rotation’s duration or total force size, describing the deployment as a routine Bomber Task Force operation intended to bolster deterrence.