US Detects Mysterious Aircraft with Indicators of New Nuclear Weapon: Details and Potential Implications
A significant buzz has arisen within the U.S.
military circles after a mysterious strategic bomber B-52 was spotted flying over California with markings suggesting it was carrying cutting-edge nuclear weapon payloads.
The sighting occurred on October 29 over the famous Owens Valley.
Aviation experts point out that images captured show an aircraft with testing markings, seemingly loaded with what appears to be a stealthy, next-generation cruise missile AGM-181 LRSO.Photographer Jan Reggio’s images depict a plane with two high-tech weapons mounted under its wings.
These details closely resemble the first publicly available images of the future nuclear cruise missile AGM-181 LRSO, designed to replace the aging AGM-86B missile.
Defense analysts suggest that these images could represent the first confirmation of secret new weaponry, highlighting its strategic significance in the current security environment.The weapons were mounted onto the external hardpoints of a Multiple Ejector Rack (MER), capable of holding up to six different types of munitions including high-precision missiles and bombs.
This analysis also shows that the unidentified weapon differs from the AGM-154 Joint Stand-Off Weapon (JSOW) bomb, based on nose shape, wing covers, and tail design.Designed as a long-range, nuclear-capable missile, the AGM-181 LRSO is intended to strike deeply into enemy defenses and target strategic assets.
It is planned for integration into both the B-52 Stratofortress and the upcoming stealth bomber B-21 Raider, enhancing U.S.
Air Force’s global strike capabilities and strategic deterrence.According to sources, this program is central to modernizing America’s nuclear triad.
The new Raider bomber will be armed with three nuclear delivery systems: the AGM-181 LRSO cruise missile and the B61-12 along with the B61-13 bombs, which will be exclusive to this aircraft.Military experts note that the U.S.
maintains a nuclear arsenal sufficient for prolonged global deterrence.
Despite earlier hints about possibly resuming nuclear testing, the program continues to progress on schedule, including preparations for the test launch of the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile, signaling strategic shifts in U.S.
nuclear policy.