On Friday, the U.S. put its military power on vivid display as a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, built by Northrop Grumman Corp. NOC thundered overhead during President Donald Trump's high-stakes meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Less than an hour before, Putin had been met with a warm welcome as he stepped onto US soil for the first time in a decade. At 11.08am local time, after Mr Trump had already descended the steps of Air Force One, Putin finally ventured out of his own aircraft and walked briskly down the stairs to join the US leader.

The National Museum of the US Air Force hosts the world's only permanent public exhibition of a B-2 stealth bomber.

A recent Air Force report found that a B-2 pilot stood out of his seat to stomp on the brakes as the stealth bomber skidded down a runway.

President Donald Trump not only rolled out the red carpet for Russian President Vladimir Putin but also gave the Russians an up-close look at U.S. military might. The president welcomed Putin at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage,

Key Points and Summary – The U.S. Air Force showcased in 2024 the B-2 Spirit’s readiness with a massive “elephant walk” at Whiteman Air Force Base. -The exercise, which featured 12 of the stealth bombers taxiing in formation,