The B-52 with all its ammunition. Tech Sgt. Robert Horstman/US Air Force
The US has deployed nuclear-capable B-52 bombers and 800 airmento the UK in order to participate in NATO exercises Europe in June, the US Air Force said in a satement.
“B-52H Stratofortresses from Barksdale AFB, Louisiana, and 800 Airmen, deployed to Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom, to support various exercises throughout Europe this June.
Training with Allies and joint partners improves coordination between Allies and enables the U.S. Air Force to build enduring relationships necessary to confront a broad range of global challenges. The strategic bomber deployment will support exercises Arctic Challenge, Saber Strike and BALTOPS in the U.S. European Command area of responsibility. U.S. European Command.
The deployment of strategic bombers strengthens the effectiveness of RAF Fairford as the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa’s forward operating bomber location, while providing important integration and interaction with our joint partners, UK and NATO allies,” the statement reads.
The exercises are set to take place in eastern Europe, near the Russian border.
