July 2, 2026, 6:03 pm
A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber launched an AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) during a live-fire SINKEX conducted in the Western Pacific as part of Exercise Valiant Shield 2026. The event marked the first publicly disclosed instance of the B-2 employing the LRASM in an operational exercise, indicating that the long-range stealth bomber has gained a previously unannounced maritime strike capability.
A press release from US Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) stated,
“The Pacific Air Forces successfully conducted a live-fire Sinking Exercise using the B-2 Spirit north of the Mariana Islands. The B-2 deployed the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile, demonstrating enhanced ability to achieve strategic objectives within range of potential threats. With the deployment of the LRASM from the B-2 Spirit, the Pacific Air Forces takes a major step forward in countering maritime threats. This milestone showcased impressive high-end innovation reinforcing the US military’s commitment to safeguarding national interests and maintaining global security.”
According to reports, the B-2 launched its LRASM against the former USS Juneau, a retired Austin-class amphibious transport dock, during the SINKEX conducted approximately 200 nautical miles off Guam. The decommissioned vessel was engaged by a range of U.S. and allied weapon systems throughout the exercise before a heavyweight torpedo fired by a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) submarine delivered the decisive strike, sending the ship to the bottom.
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00:11 INTRODUCTION
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02:36 LRASM
04:40 B-2 SPIRIT AS THE LAUNCH PLATFORM
07:20 ANALYSIS
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