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Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Is THIS the US missile that will force Putin to make peace? JASSM cruise missile could obliterate 30 key Russian bases
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DONALD Trump could send Ukraine a set of incredibly powerful cruise missiles to help scare Vladimir Putin into agreeing to a peace deal. The US President sent the Russian despot a major warning on Monday urging Vlad to negotiate with Ukraine or face serious repercussions. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 11 A US B-1B Lancer carrying a JASSM which has a 450kg warhead Credit: Refer to photographer 11 The JASSM cruise missile has an impressive range of up to 230 miles and is armed with a 450kg warhead Credit: Getty 11 Russian attacks have continued to prove deadly in recent weeks with Donald TRump finally saying he has had enough - pictured Shostka Credit: Getty 11 A raging Trump also announced he has agreed to send "top of the line weapons" used by the US over to Nato so they can deploy them in Kyiv. It has also been revealed that Trump reportedly asked Volodymyr Zelensky whether Kyiv could strike Russia's two biggest cities with US firepower. But Putin's propagandist warned that Trump's missile threats will only force Russia to "turn Kyiv and Lviv into Hiroshima and Nagasaki". Trump vowed to send weapons compromising of "everything" in his arsenal in order to get Putin back into line after weeks of the tyrant incessantly bombing Ukraine. One of the proposed weapons which could be included in the package deal is America's joint air-to-surface standoff cruise missiles (JASSM). President Trump is said to be considering supplying the rarely used Lockheed Martin devices to help Ukraine, according to defence news website Military Watch. The standard AGM-15 JASSM has an impressive range of up to 230 miles and is armed with a 450kg warhead. They are also known for their excellent radar-evading capabilities as they can fly at low altitudes. And Kyiv already boasts the ideal aircraft to carry and deploy the cruise missiles with their fleet of F-16 fighter jets. The US President even has past experience using the powerful weapons as they were deployed by US fighter jets in the assassination of Abu Bakr-al Baghdadi, the leader of Isis, back in 2019. Ukraine repels Russian onslaught as Putin continues to launch deadly air strikes on military targets The JASSM would be seen a major escalation in US support for Ukraine with Kyiv only having one other air-launched cruise missile in its arsenal. The Anglo-French Stormshadow is a key component for the Ukrainian military but it has a range of 155 miles - 75 miles less than what Trump can offer. Due to the range of the JASSMs, it mean that Ukraine could strike at least 30 Russian airbases from the Ukrainian border. The cruise missiles would also act as a useful tool as Ukrainian pilots could take much more of a risk by flying into Russian airspace and getting closer to the enemy. Volodymyr Zelensky would be likely to use the huge warheads to cause extensive damage to Russian ammunition dumps and specialist commands HQs across Russia. This would allow them to slow down any upcoming Russian advances. The JASSM first entered service in 2003 and is still regarded as a top level weapon. Just four countries across the globe actually possess them currently - including the US and Poland. 11 11 The US President sent Putin a major warning on Monday urging Vlad to negotiate with Ukraine or face serious repercussions Credit: Getty 11 The move from Trump is in response to Putin's continued aggression with the tyrant attacking Ukraine most nights - pictured Dnipro left in rubble Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 11 Trump praised Ukraine for showing 'tremendous courage' but warned they are losing equipment fast Credit: Getty It comes as the world continues to wait to see which weapons the US will send across to their Nato allies in the coming weeks. Trump met Nato chief Mark Rutte in the White House on Monday alongside Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as he announced the deal. President Trump said: "We've made a deal today where we are going to be sending them weapons, and they're going to be paying for them. "This is billions of dollars worth of military equipment which is going to be purchased from the United States... going to Nato, and that's going to be quickly distributed to the battlefield." Surface-to-air Patriot missile systems and batteries are said to be among the equipment being sent. A furious Trump also said he is 'very unhappy' with Russia as he warned of 100 per cent secondary tariffs on Moscow should they continue to attack Ukraine. The President has spent the first seven months of his White House return urging both sides to come to the negotiating table. But a snarling Putin has always declined and instead ramped up his ground and aerial offensives across Ukraine. Trump's direct put down of Russia's tyrant is among his strictest warnings to date. Nato boss Rutte praised Trump's move as a game changer. What have experts said of Trump's sending long-range weapons to Ukraine? by Sayan Bose, Foreign News Reporter DONALD Trump sending long-range weapons to Ukraine could be a game-changer for the war by helping halt Vladimir Putin's nightly blitzes, experts said. Colonel Hamish de Bretton-Gordon, a decorated British Army commander, said the shipment of these long-range missiles would have profound "psychological and physical effects" on Ukraine. Mr de Bretton-Gordon told The Sun: "These weapons can strike Moscow - over 400 miles from the border. That allows the Ukrainians to strike drone factory production and ammunition sites, and others. "So this will have both psychological as well as physical effects. "People in Moscow will realise that they potentially could be targeted. "And when you also add to it the American bombings on Iranian sites that were supposed to be impregnable, it shows that American missile and drone technology rather superior to the Russian air defence system." The former army chief said these weapons will put real pressure on Russia, adding: "The metric has now changed and Trump's decision could make a huge difference." Ex-military intelligence officer Colonel Philip Ingram told The Sun how these long-range weapons could help strike Russian missile and drone launchpads - the ones that are used to launch nightly attacks on Ukraine. He said: "The Ukrainians are already attacking to hit Russian military logistics, defence industry bases. "And with these sophisticated weapons, they will have increased capability of doing so. "It will impact the ability of the Russians to prosecute these increasingly large drone and rocket attacks on a nightly basis. "And then that's the best way for the Ukrainians to stop it." He said it would allow Ukraine to access "really massive numbers of military equipment" for air defence, missiles and ammunition. Rutte said the plan means Ukraine will finally be able to maintain its defences against Russia, with European allies footing the bill – something Trump called 'totally logical.' Trump praised Ukraine for showing "tremendous courage' but warned they are losing equipment fast. It comes as Russia continues to pound Ukrainian cities with missiles and drones on a nearly-nightly basis. Frustration has been mounting in recent weeks, particularly following a July 3 phone call with Putin, in which the Kremlin tyrant reportedly told Trump he planned to escalate operations to seize full control of occupied Ukrainian territories within 60 days. "He wants to take all of it," Trump told French President Emmanuel Macron shortly afterwards, according to a source cited by Axios. That phone call was reportedly a turning point. In the days that followed, Trump intervened to restart US weapons deliveries that had been paused by the Pentagon and vegan crafting a weapons package that appears to include long-range missiles. 11 Due to the range of the JASSMs, it mean that Ukraine could strike at least 30 Russian airbases from the Ukrainian border Credit: AP 11 Surface-to-air Patriot missile systems and batteries are said to be among the equipment being sent by the US Credit: AFP
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
Is THIS the US missile that will force Putin to make peace? JASSM cruise missile could obliterate 30 key Russian bases
DONALD Trump could send Ukraine a set of incredibly powerful cruise missiles to help scare Vladimir Putin into agreeing to a peace deal. The US President sent the Russian despot a major warning on Monday urging Vlad to 11 A US B-1B Lancer carrying a JASSM which has a 450kg warhead Credit: Refer to photographer 11 The JASSM cruise missile has an impressive range of up to 230 miles and is armed with a 450kg warhead Credit: Getty 11 Russian attacks have continued to prove deadly in recent weeks with Donald TRump finally saying he has had enough - pictured Shostka Credit: Getty 11 A raging Trump also announced he has agreed to send "top of the line weapons" used by the US over to Nato so they can deploy them in Kyiv. It has also been revealed that Trump reportedly asked Volodymyr Zelensky whether But Putin's propagandist warned that Trump's missile threats will only force Russia to Trump vowed to send weapons compromising of "everything" in his arsenal in order to incessantly bombing Ukraine . read more in Ukraine war One of the proposed weapons which could be included in the package deal is America's joint air-to-surface standoff cruise missiles (JASSM). President Trump is said to be considering supplying the rarely used Lockheed Martin devices to help Ukraine, according to defence news website Military Watch. The standard AGM-15 JASSM has an impressive range of up to 230 miles and is armed with a 450kg warhead. They are also known for their excellent radar-evading capabilities as they can fly at low altitudes. Most read in The US Sun And Kyiv already boasts the ideal aircraft to carry and deploy the cruise missiles with their fleet of F-16 fighter jets. The US President even has past experience using the powerful weapons as they were deployed by US fighter jets in the assassination of Abu Bakr-al Baghdadi, the leader of Isis, back in 2019. Ukraine repels Russian onslaught as Putin continues to launch deadly air strikes on military targets The JASSM would be seen a major escalation in US support for Ukraine with Kyiv only having one other air-launched cruise missile in its arsenal. The Anglo-French Stormshadow is a key component for the Ukrainian military but it has a range of 155 miles - 75 miles less than what Trump can offer. Due to the range of the JASSMs, it mean that Ukraine could strike at least 30 Russian airbases from the Ukrainian border. The cruise missiles would also act as a useful tool as Ukrainian pilots could take much more of a risk by flying into Russian airspace and getting closer to the enemy. Volodymyr Zelensky would be likely to use the huge warheads to cause extensive damage to Russian ammunition dumps and specialist commands HQs across Russia. This would allow them to slow down any upcoming Russian advances. The JASSM first entered service in 2003 and is still regarded as a top level weapon. Just four countries across the globe actually possess them currently - including the US and Poland. 11 11 The US President sent Putin a major warning on Monday urging Vlad to negotiate with Ukraine or face serious repercussions Credit: Getty 11 The move from Trump is in response to Putin's continued aggression with the tyrant attacking Ukraine most nights - pictured Dnipro left in rubble Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 11 Trump praised Ukraine for showing 'tremendous courage' but warned they are losing equipment fast Credit: Getty It comes as the world continues to wait to see which weapons the US will send across to their Nato allies in the coming weeks. Trump met Nato chief Mark Rutte in the White House on Monday alongside Vice President President Trump said: "We've made a deal today where we are going to be sending them weapons, and they're going to be paying for them. "This is billions of dollars worth of military equipment which is going to be purchased from the United States... going to Nato, and that's going to be quickly distributed to the battlefield." Surface-to-air Patriot missile systems and batteries are said to be among the equipment being sent. A furious Trump also said he is 'very unhappy' with Russia as he warned of 100 per cent secondary tariffs on Moscow should they continue to attack Ukraine. The President has spent the first seven months of his White House return urging both sides to come to the negotiating table. But a snarling Putin has always declined and instead ramped up his ground and aerial offensives across Ukraine. Trump's direct put down of Russia's tyrant is among his strictest warnings to date. Nato boss Rutte praised Trump's move as a game changer. What have experts said of Trump's sending long-range weapons to Ukraine? by Sayan Bose, Foreign News Reporter DONALD Trump sending long-range weapons to Ukraine could be a game-changer for the war by helping halt Vladimir Putin's nightly blitzes, experts said. Colonel Hamish de Bretton-Gordon, a decorated Mr de Bretton-Gordon told The Sun: "These weapons can strike Moscow - over 400 miles from the border. That allows the Ukrainians to strike drone factory production and ammunition sites, and others. "So this will have both psychological as well as physical effects. "People in Moscow will realise that they potentially could be targeted. "And when you also add to it the American bombings on Iranian sites that were supposed to be impregnable, it shows that American missile and drone technology rather superior to the Russian air defence system." The former army chief said these weapons will put real pressure on Russia, adding: "The metric has now changed and Trump's decision could make a huge difference." Ex-military intelligence officer Colonel Philip Ingram told The Sun how these long-range weapons could help strike Russian missile and drone launchpads - the ones that are used to launch nightly attacks on Ukraine. He said: "The Ukrainians are already attacking to hit Russian military logistics, defence industry bases. "And with these sophisticated weapons, they will have increased capability of doing so. "It will impact the ability of the Russians to prosecute these increasingly large drone and rocket attacks on a nightly basis. "And then that's the best way for the Ukrainians to stop it." He said it would allow Ukraine to access "really massive numbers of military equipment" for air defence, missiles and ammunition. Rutte said the plan means Ukraine will finally be able to maintain its defences against Russia, with European allies footing the bill – something Trump called 'totally logical.' Trump praised Ukraine for showing "tremendous courage' but warned they are losing equipment fast. It comes as with missiles and drones on a nearly-nightly basis. Frustration has been mounting in recent weeks, particularly following a July 3 phone call with Putin, in which the Kremlin tyrant reportedly told Trump he planned to escalate operations to "He wants to take all of it," Trump told French President Emmanuel Macron shortly afterwards, according to a source cited by Axios. That phone call was reportedly a turning point. In the days that followed, Trump intervened to restart US weapons deliveries that had been paused by the Pentagon and vegan crafting a weapons package that appears to include long-range missiles. 11 Due to the range of the JASSMs, it mean that Ukraine could strike at least 30 Russian airbases from the Ukrainian border Credit: AP 11 Surface-to-air Patriot missile systems and batteries are said to be among the equipment being sent by the US Credit: AFP 11
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
US to retire B2 bombers by 2030; What replaces them is even more dangerous. Meet the B-21 Raider, its next-gen stealth bomber
B-21 Raider: Next-Gen Stealth Bomber Live Events B‑2 Spirit: Long-Range Stealth Bomber B-1B Lancer: High-Speed Strike Aircraft B-52H Stratofortress: The Long-Serving Bomber Strategic Importance of the Bomber Fleet (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The United States Air Force is upgrading its long-range strike power with the induction of the B-21 Raider , its next-generation stealth bomber . This marks a significant shift in U.S. air power as the B-21 joins legacy bombers like the B-2 Spirit B-1B Lancer , and B-52H Stratofortress , each of which remains active in global operations. Together, these aircraft form the backbone of U.S. strategic deterrence and long-range combat B-21 Raider is the newest addition to America's bomber fleet, developed by Northrop Grumman under the Long Range Strike Bomber (LRS-B) program. Its design aims to replace the older B-2 and B-52 bombers. The aircraft had its first flight in late 2023, and operational deployment is expected later this U.S. Air Force plans to procure at least 100 B-21 bombers, with the possibility of increasing the number to 200. The B-21 is designed to operate in contested environments, carry both nuclear and conventional weapons, and remain effective against evolving threats through its digital and open-systems 2Wingspan: 132 ftMax speed: Mach 0.8+Ceiling: 50,000 ftPayload: 20,000 lb in weapons bayArmament includes AGM-181 LRSO missiles and JDAM bombsThe B-2 Spirit remains a critical part of the U.S. Air Force's ability to strike distant, high-value targets. Developed by Northrop Grumman and partners, it uses stealth technology and a flying wing design to avoid radar detection. Its long range and ability to deliver nuclear or conventional weapons make it central to U.S. Operation Midnight Hammer, B-2s flew a 37-hour mission from Whiteman Air Force Base to Iran, striking nuclear targets using GBU-57 bunker-buster 2Wingspan: 172 ftMax takeoff weight: 336,500 lbPayload: 40,000 lbCeiling: 50,000 ftRange: IntercontinentalUnit cost: $1.157 billion (FY98 dollars)Inventory: 20 aircraft (1 test unit)The B-1B Lancer remains a key asset for delivering the largest conventional payload in the U.S. Air Force. Built by Boeing, the aircraft features variable-sweep wings and is powered by four afterburning turbofan engines. It is capable of low-level penetration at high subsonic to its radar, communications, and digital systems have kept the B-1B relevant for modern missions. It carries a mix of guided and unguided munitions, and its survivability is enhanced by electronic jamming systems, radar decoys, and countermeasure built for nuclear missions, the B-1B was converted to a conventional-only role by 4Wingspan: 137 ft (extended)Max speed: Mach 1.2Ceiling: 30,000+ ftPayload: 75,000 lbUnit cost: $317 millionInventory: 62 active, 2 test aircraftThe B-52H Stratofortress continues to serve in the U.S. Air Force more than 70 years after its first flight. Known for its durability and global range, the B-52 can deliver both nuclear and conventional weapons. It has participated in operations from Desert Storm to the fight against B-52s are fitted with advanced targeting pods and sensors, along with upgraded avionics and communication systems. Its long-range and large payload capacity allow it to conduct a wide range of missions, including maritime strike and air B-52H is expected to remain in service beyond 5Wingspan: 185 ftMax speed: Mach 0.84Ceiling: 50,000 ftPayload: 70,000 lbRange: 8,800 milesUnit cost: $84 millionInventory: 58 active, 4 test, 18 reserveThe U.S. Air Force maintains these four bombers to ensure a flexible, survivable, and long-range strike capability. While legacy aircraft continue to undergo upgrades to remain mission-ready, the B-21 Raider signals a generational shift in American air stated by the U.S. Air Force, these bombers ensure 'America's ability to conduct precise, sustained, and survivable global strike operations now and into the future.'
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Veterans gather in recognition of 40 years of B-1B Lancer at Dyess
ABILENE, Texas () – Veterans across the nation gathered at Dyess Air Force Base (AFB) to recognizing 40 years of the B-1B Lancer. The first ever B-1B Lancer was named the Star of Abilene and was delivered to Dyess AFB on June 29, 1985. The B-1B Lancer was developed as a supersonic nuclear bomber to replace the B-52 Stratofortress following the Cold War. Dyess has been the home of the B-1. Veterans at the event spoke with KTAB/KRBC on how they felt about the event. Major Bryan Zak was in the U.S. Air Force and also served as the Defensive System Officer. He also served as the mayor of Homer Alaska. He shared with KTAB/KRBC that he also survived brain cancer. The event's anniversary held a special meaning to him. 'I feel totally connected at everything surrounding me, spiritually,' said Zak. The 7th Wing Bomb Wing Commander from Dyess AFB also Colonel Seth Spanier how exciting the event was. 'It's a really special weekend, we're lucky to do these about every 2 years… you have the first people to ever a fly a B1B back from 40 years ago. And you have some of the U.S. copilots that are learning how to fly today,' Spanier said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
WATCH: Air Force demonstration over Miami Beach
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) — Air Force fighter and bomber jets took to the skies over Miami Beach in the ninth annual Hyundai Air & Sea Show. The event took place on May 24 and May 25 and brought together all six branches of the military for choreographed demonstrations. The formation in the video was showcased the Air Force Global Strike Command and had never been seen before Saturday. The jets were led by the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber and included a B-1B Lancer, B-52H Stratofortress, F-22 Raptor, F-15C Eagle, F-16C Fighting Falcon, and an A-10 Thunderbolt II. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
