The B-2 Spirit was built to penetrate heavily defended airspace and strike targets deep inside enemy territory—but now, it has taken on a powerful new role as a ship killer. Armed with precision-guided maritime weapons, the stealth bomber can hunt and destroy enemy warships from long range while remaining nearly invisible to radar. In this video, we break down how the B-2 became a deadly threat at sea, why this changes the balance of naval warfare, and what happened when America’s most secretive bomber proved it could strike ships with devastating accuracy.
AIR & SPACE • July 20, 2026