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India.com
15 hours ago
- Politics
- India.com
B-2 Bomber Roars Over Putin's Head During Alaska Summit With Trump
As US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin met in Alaska for what White House described as "historic", a US Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber flew across the sky above. In a widely shared video on X, it can be seen that a red carpet was laid out for the Presidents to walk on as the meeting was held to discuss the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Seconds into the video, the B-2 zoomed across above the Russian President who lifted his head and looked towards the sky and saw the Spirit stealth bomber and the F-22 Raptor fighter jets passing by. WATCH VIDEO HERE: Trump just flew a B-2 stealth bomber over Putin's head… Absolutely incredible. — Geiger Capital (@Geiger_Capital) August 15, 2025 US' B-2 Stealth Bomber According to the official website of the US, the B-2 Spirit is a "multi-role bomber" which can deliver both conventional and nuclear munitions. It can penetrate the most sophisticated defenses and it is difficult for the defensive systems to detect, track and engage with it. The B-2 has a crew of two pilots, a pilot in the left seat and mission commander in the right. It was first publicly displayed in 1988 and its first flight was in 1989. Trump-Putin Alaska Summit Putin and Trump concluded their joint press conference on Friday (local time). The Russian President also invited the US President for further talks in Moscow. "Next time in Moscow," Putin said in the press conference. Trump accepted the suggestion, saying, "That's an interesting one. I'll get a little heat on that one, but I can see it possibly happening." According to ANI, despite the lack of a formal agreement, Trump described the summit as 'Productive'. Speaking at the joint press conference in Alaska, the US President also claimed that thousands of lives could be saved weekly if both sides acted, adding that Putin shared the same goal.
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First Post
18 hours ago
- Business
- First Post
WATCH: B-2 stealth bomber roars over Putin as Trump showcases US military might in Alaska
The US showcased its military might in Alaska as a B-2 stealth bomber roared overhead during Donald Trump's meeting with Vladimir Putin. A viral video captured the dramatic flyover US President Donald Trump salutes as he walks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the tarmac after they arrived at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, on August 15, 2025. (Photo: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP) The United States put its military might on full display Friday in Alaska as a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, flanked by fighter jets, thundered across the sky above Russian President Vladimir Putin during his high-stakes meeting with US President Donald Trump on the Ukraine conflict. The dramatic flyover was caught in a 22-second viral video showing the two leaders walking down a red carpet at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage when the B-2 screeched overhead. Putin briefly glanced upward as the aircraft passed, a striking moment that underscored America's show of power ahead of sensitive talks. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Trump just flew a B-2 stealth bomber over Putin's head… Absolutely incredible. — Geiger Capital (@Geiger_Capital) August 15, 2025 The B-2, built by Northrop Grumman, remains the most expensive warplane ever constructed at roughly $2.1 billion apiece. Equipped with cutting-edge stealth technology, the aircraft is capable of slipping past advanced air defenses to deliver precision strikes against hardened targets. Its capabilities were demonstrated earlier this year when US forces struck Iranian nuclear sites, reportedly dropping six bunker-buster bombs on the Fordow facility in June. Trump on Friday said his talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin were 'productive,' noting that 'many points were agreed to' and 'very few' remain, hinting at a possible resolution to the Ukraine conflict. 'We had an extremely productive meeting, and many points were agreed to. There are just a very few that are left. We didn't get there, but we have a very good chance of getting there… There's no deal until there's a deal, but progress was made in Ukraine talks with Vladimir Putin,' Trump said at a joint press conference in Anchorage, Alaska. The summit, held at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, began with Trump rolling out the red carpet for Putin in a grand welcome that went viral after images showed US troops kneeling to set it in place. The two leaders then met behind closed doors for more than three hours before appearing together to deliver statements. Neither Trump nor Putin took questions afterward. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said, 'Exhaustive statements were made.' He added that the talks had been 'very positive' and would allow both sides to 'confidently continue moving forward together on the path of seeking resolution options.'
News18
20 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
B-2 Bomber Soars Overhead As Trump Shows Off Military Strength While Greeting Putin
Trump and Putin exchanged a warm handshake and smiles in Alaska, ahead of their high-stakes meeting on the Ukraine conflict. The summit yielded no breakthrough. Russian President Vladimir Putin received a warm welcome from US President Donald Trump at the red carpet in Anchorage, Alaska, with a handshake and smiles, which set the tone for their three-hour discussion on the future of the Ukraine conflict. As the two leaders met at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage under a banner reading 'Pursuing Peace", B-2 bombers and F-22 Raptors roared past overhead, a likely show of American military power. Observers say the bomber was intended to remind Putin of US military power. Trump deboarded Air Force One and waited for Putin, who walked towards the US President after getting off his plane. The two leaders shook hands and walked towards the stage with 'Alaska 2025" written on it as the fleet of B-2 Bomber and F-22 Raptors soared above. Trump just flew a B-2 stealth bomber over Putin's head…Absolutely incredible. — Geiger Capital (@Geiger_Capital) August 15, 2025 The leaders ignored the questions shouted by the reporters. When a reporter asked Putin if he would stop killing civilians, Putin smirked and pointed to his ear. Both leaders left in President Trump's 'Beast'. It is unusual to see the leaders of two superpowers — in this case adversaries — ride in the same limousine. What Are B-2 Bombers? The B-2 Spirit, commonly known as the B-2 stealth bomber, is a groundbreaking aircraft that has served as a cornerstone of American airpower and stealth technology for more than 30 years. First taking to the skies in 1989, the B-2 remains one of the most formidable and survivable strategic bombers in the world. The aircraft was specifically engineered to penetrate dense and sophisticated enemy air defense systems, allowing it to strike heavily fortified targets with minimal detection risk. It can fly up to 6,000 nautical miles without refueling, and its range can be further extended through aerial refueling, enabling long-duration missions deep into hostile territory. The B-2 Bombers were recently used when the US military launched an unprecedented attack on Iran's nuclear sites in June, as Tehran was embroiled in a conflict with Israel. The strike team of seven B-2 bombers completed a non-stop 37-hour round trip to strike Iran's nuclear facilities in Fordow, Isfahan and Natanz, and returned safely to Missouri. Putin-Trump Talks Trump and Putin held talks over the Ukraine conflict for nearly three hours, but it produced no agreement to halt the ongoing war but ended with an unexpected invitation for Trump to continue discussions in Moscow. The meeting was a sign of renewed US-Russia talks after years of tensions, particularly during Joe Biden's term. Putin publicly stated that the Ukraine war would not have happened if Trump was the president in 2022, instead of Joe Biden. Trump said he would now consult Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy as well as NATO leaders, who have voiced unease about the US leader's outreach to Putin. view comments Location : United States of America (USA) First Published: August 16, 2025, 08:46 IST News world B-2 Bomber Soars Overhead As Trump Shows Off Military Strength While Greeting Putin | Watch Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
20 hours ago
- Business
- NDTV
Video: B-2 Bomber Screeches Over Putin's Head In Trump's Show Of Might
The United States' military might was on full display on Friday at Alaska when a B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber flanked by US fighter jets thundered across the sky above Russian President Vladimir Putin, as he met President Donald Trump for a high-stakes meeting on the Ukraine conflict. The B-2 is capable of entering sophisticated air defenses and delivering precision strikes against hardened targets, as they did in June when the US forces bombarded Iranian nuclear sites. A 22-second viral video showed the two Presidents walking down a red carpet towards a waiting stage at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, when the B-2 bomber and fighter jets flew above them. Mr Putin looked upward as the bomber screeched overhead. Trump just flew a B-2 stealth bomber over Putin's head… Absolutely incredible. — Geiger Capital (@Geiger_Capital) August 15, 2025 The display appeared to send across a message of the US's force and military might ahead of the discussion with Russia, which is also a nuclear power. The US B-2 costs about $2.1 billion each, making it the most expensive military aircraft ever built. Made by Northrop Grumman, the bomber, with its cutting-edge stealth technology, began its production run in the late 1980s but was curbed by the fall of the Soviet Union. Only 21 were made after the Pentagon's planned acquisition program was truncated. The B-2 Stealth Bomber's range of over 6,000 nautical miles (11,112 km) without refueling enables global strike capabilities from continental US bases. With aerial refueling, the B-2 can reach virtually any target worldwide, as demonstrated in missions from Missouri to Afghanistan and Libya and now Iran. Its payload capacity of more than 40,000 pounds (18,144 kg) allows the aircraft to carry a diverse array of conventional and nuclear weapons. The aircraft can carry up to 16 B83 nuclear bombs. The bomber's internal weapons bays are specifically designed to maintain stealth characteristics while accommodating large ordnance loads, which could include two GBU-57A/B MOP (Massive Ordnance Penetrator), a 30,000-pound precision-guided "bunker buster" bomb. Reports said six bunker buster bombs were used on Iran's Fordow research site in June this year. Breaking Russia Ukraine Peace Deal News! President Trump Announces "Productive Meeting" That Made "Good Progress" But A Final Peace Deal Has Yet To Be Finalized. Putin and Trump Held a Joint Press Conference To Update The World On The Joint Peace Talks — Alex Jones (@RealAlexJones) August 15, 2025 The B-2's two-pilot crew configuration reduces personnel requirements while maintaining operational effectiveness through advanced automation systems. The B-2's stealth technology incorporates radar-absorbing materials and angular design features that minimize detection by enemy air defense systems. Its radar cross-section is reportedly comparable to that of a small bird, making it nearly invisible to conventional radar. The Russia-Ukraine conflict began with Moscow's invasion of Kyiv in February 2022, a war that has killed thousands of people so far and on which Moscow has not yet relented, making rapid gains just before the summit. It has been one of the deadliest conflicts in Europe in 80 years. At a joint press conference after the three-hour meeting, President Trump made it clear that "there is no deal until there is a deal", indicating the absence of any proper resolution during the meeting, while President Putin described the talks as "thorough and useful". Mr Putin also said Russia was "sincerely interested in putting an end" to the conflict in Ukraine but flagged "legitimate concerns" to be taken into account.
