U.S. Air Power B-52 Stratofortress bombers from the 307th Bomb Wing landed at RAF Fairford on 11 September to affix Train Cobra Warrior 2025.
The RAF-led train, held twice a yr since 2019, focuses on high-end warfighting in contested and degraded environments. This iteration may also function the ultimate evaluation for a number of UK Certified Weapons Teacher programs.
Lt. Col. Kenny Squires, deployed commander for the 307th, mentioned: “The first goal of our mission throughout Cobra Warrior 2025 is to reinforce interoperability with our NATO and allied companions whereas executing complicated, multi-domain operations. We’re right here to coach like we battle — in joint, coalition environments — so we will reply successfully to any menace, wherever on this planet.”
The coaching will happen at places throughout England with participation from a number of NATO and companion nations. Situations will give attention to joint mission planning, tactical integration, and growing procedures for partaking near-peer adversaries.
Squires added: “The B-52 brings strategic attain and long-range strike capabilities to the battle. Workout routines like Cobra Warrior 2025 guarantee we maintain a pointy edge. It additionally ensures our allies have publicity to heavy bomber integration and capabilities that they might not see commonly in order that each of us are ready for tomorrow’s challenges.”
That is the second time the 307th Bomb Wing has joined Cobra Warrior since 2019.