Photo of 'B-2' over Saratok sparks speculation, but CAAM says no such flight
Its chief executive officer Datuk Captain Norazman Mahmud said no application or clearance had been granted for such an aircraft in the area.
"However, there is drone activity in the Saratok and Pantu areas, for which a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) was issued," he told the New Straits Times.
It was reported that images circulated online appeared to show the silhouette of an aircraft some likened to the American B-2 Spirit.
The photo, taken near a longhouse in Saratok, has sparked speculation on the r/Malaysia subreddit as to whether a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber was seen flying over the area.
The B-2 Spirit is a long-range, heavy stealth bomber developed by Northrop Grumman for the United States Air Force.
Designed to penetrate dense anti-aircraft defences, the aircraft is capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear weapons.
Its distinctive flying-wing design and radar-absorbing materials make it difficult to detect by radar, giving it a significant advantage in modern warfare.
Introduced in the 1990s, the B-2 remains one of the most advanced and expensive military aircraft ever built, with only 21 units produced.
It has been deployed in multiple combat operations, including in Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan and Libya, typically flying from bases in the United States to targets across the globe.
It recently played a key role in striking Iran's nuclear sites, specifically the Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan facilities.
These strikes, part of Operation Midnight Hammer, were carried out with precision and aimed at neutralising Iran's nuclear programme.
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