USAF B-2 Spirit Refueling in Australia

The integration of the United States Air Force (USAF) B-2 Spirit stealth bomber with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) at RAAF Base Amberley in Queensland, Australia, represents a high-profile demonstration of interoperability and strategic deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region. During Bomber Task Force (BTF) deployments—most notably highlighted during Exercise Diamond Storm—the elite, flying-wing aircraft rely heavily on joint logistics, utilizing both ground facilities and advanced aerial refueling tactics.