U.S. Air Force Advances Nuclear Capability for F-35A Fleet in Europe with Critical Load Testing AviationNews – The U.S. Air Force has successfully executed a new round of load testing utilizing inert nuclear gravity bombs on the F-35A Lightning II, marking a pivotal advancement in the aircraft's operational scope. This event serves as a critical milestone toward achieving full nuclear certification for the stealth fighter fleet stationed across Europe, directly reinforcing the strategic deterrence capabilities of the NATO alliance.

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Verenigde Staten testen met succes B61-12 kernbommen met F-35A Key takeaways Het Amerikaanse Ministerie van Energie en de luchtmacht hebben in augustus met succes een reeks baanbrekende tests afgerond. Hierbij werden ongewapende B61-12 zwaartekrachtbommen gedropt vanuit F-35A gevechtsvliegtuigen. Sandia National Laboratories, dat verantwoordelijk is voor het toezicht op kernwapens, werkte samen met de National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) om de vliegproeven uit te voeren […]

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3/12 The weapon: F-35A jets will carry the US B61-12 gravity bomb, which has explosive power of more than three times the weapon dropped on Hiroshima.

For context: Hiroshima bomb killed 70,000-140,000 people with 15 kiloton yield.
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Nuclear Nightmare: Meet America’s New B61-12 Gravity Bomb What makes the B61-12 particularly impressive is the bomb’s ability to adjust its destructive yield depending on the operational conditions and demands.

It’s like giving a nuke a dimmer switch—flexible, precise, terrifying. The B61-12 isn’t your Cold War relic... it's a modern-day warning wrapped in sleek deterrence. ☢️💣
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