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The B-2 bomber is known is the US’s only aircraft capable of dropping huge earth-penetrating bombs. US Strategic Command tweeted: “In the very early morning hours, three B-2 Stealth Bombers arrived @RAF_Fairford as part of a @US_Stratcom #BomberTaskForce mission. “These missions strengthen ties with critical #allies, enhance #readiness and reinforce #deterrence.”

A press release issued earlier by US European Command (EUCOM) said: “A Bomber Task Force deployment of B-2 Spirit stealth bomber aircraft, Airman and support equipment from the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., have arrived in the US European Command area of responsibility for a deployment to conduct theatre integration and flying training. “The aircraft will operate out of RAF Fairford, England”.

Two B-2 bombers have arrived in the UK

US Strategic Command confirmed the news in a tweet

The statement explained that the B-2s would take part in allied training in Europe in order to “improve bomber interoperability”. It added: “Training with partners, allied nations and other US Air Force units contributes to our readiness and enables us to build enduring and strategic relationships necessary to confront a broad range of global challenges.” It is not immediately clear how long the planes will remain stationed at the base. JUST IN: ‘Join Corbyn’s Brexit plot?’ Tory savages request - ‘More chance of me flying to the moon’

The B-2 bomber can carry conventional or nuclear weapons

Ben Wallace has said Russia is "testing the UK's resolve"

Typhoon jets were scrambled to intercept Russian aircraft earlier this month

The arrival of the bombers will send a signal to Russia’s President Vladimir Putin just days after RAF Typhoon fight jets were scrambled to intercept Russian aircraft approaching British airspace earlier this month. The Royal Air Force said the jets were dispatched after two Tupolve Tu-142 Bear bombers were spotted approaching UK airspace. Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said Russia was “determined to push international norms and to test the UK’s resolve”.

Where the world's nuclear weapons are kept

He said: “Every day certain states are determined to push international norms and to test the UK’s resolve. “The threats to the international rules based system are on many fronts. “The RAF is well equipped to stand sentry alongside our allies on the UK’s and Europe’s borders.

Vladimir Putin's Russia has been "pushing international norms", said Ben Wallace

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