Donald Trump ordered the acquisition of 25 additional new B-2 bombers

The president of the United States, Donald Trump, announced that his administration has ordered the purchase of 25 new B-2 Spirit strategic bombers, a measure that will double the operational fleet of these aircraft and will significantly strengthen the country's deterrent power. The announcement comes in a context of growing tension in the Middle East, following recent episodes of violence and instability in Iran.

Trump made the announcement during a 90-minute question-and-answer session after his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos. In his statement, he highlighted the technological and operational capabilities of the B-2, which he described as one of the most advanced weapons systems in the world. The president emphasized the bomber's precision and stealth, which are capable of carrying out complex missions without being detected.

The president recalled an operation carried out in June of last year, when B-2 bombers conducted a 37-hour round-trip flight from the United States to Iran to attack the Fordow nuclear facility, which is located under a mountain and protected by a fortified bunker. According to Trump, the mission managed to completely destroy the target, preventing Iran from advancing in the development of a nuclear weapon.

"They were only two months away from obtaining a nuclear weapon," Trump stated, who defended the operation as a decisive action to protect international security. He added that the attack changed the balance of power in the region and significantly weakened Iran's ability to act as a destabilizing force in the Middle East.

The announcement of the expansion of the B-2 fleet caused great expectations at the international level, since it coincided with reports indicating that the president has requested firm options from his military advisers in response to Iranian threats.

Trump's statements also came after the account associated with Iran's supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, posted hostile messages on the social network X, holding the United States responsible for the violence and internal unrest in the country.

Currently, the United States Air Force has 19 B-2 bombers in active service. The incorporation of 25 new units will represent an unprecedented expansion of this strategic capability.

Despite its more than three decades of service, the aircraft has been constantly modernized, incorporating high-speed processors, advanced sensors to detect enemy air defenses, digital cockpit systems, and a wide variety of precision weaponry.

Defense experts point out that these improvements allow the B-2 to remain one of the most effective and dominant bombers in the world. Trump's decision to expand the fleet reinforces the United States' firm stance in the face of nuclear threats and consolidates its military deterrence strategy.

What the B-2 bomber is like 

The B-2 Spirit is a long-range stealth strategic bomber of the United States Air Force, considered one of the most advanced military aircraft in the world. Its main advantage is its "stealth" technology, which drastically reduces its detection by enemy radars, allowing it to penetrate highly protected air defenses.

It has an intercontinental range, greater than 11,000 kilometers (6,835 miles) without refueling, and it can operate from bases on United States territory to any point on the planet.

The B-2 is equipped with advanced digital avionics, sensors capable of detecting and evading air defense systems, and high-precision navigation and attack systems.

Regarding armament, it can carry up to 18 metric tons (39,683 pounds) of payload, including conventional precision bombs, anti-bunker munitions such as the GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator, and nuclear weapons. Its combination of stealth, range, and power makes it a key pillar of United States strategic deterrence.

With this measure, the White House seeks to send a clear message of strength and readiness, reaffirming the Trump administration's commitment to national security and global stability at a time of high international tension.