When America launches air operations, the world pays attention. From stealth breakthroughs to globe-spanning strike missions, U.S. airpower has repeatedly redefined modern warfare.

Aircraft like the B-2 Spirit and the cutting-edge F-35 Lightning II demonstrate how stealth technology allows the United States to penetrate heavily defended airspace undetected. Meanwhile, long-range bombers such as the B-52 Stratofortress prove that endurance and payload still matter, capable of striking targets anywhere on the planet with precision-guided munitions.

Massive airlift platforms like the C-5 Galaxy and advanced refueling tankers extend America’s reach across continents, enabling rapid deployment of troops, helicopters, and heavy equipment within hours. Combined with carrier-based aviation operating from nuclear-powered supercarriers, U.S. air operations create a flexible, global strike network unmatched in scale and speed.