B-2 SpiritLow-observable strategic heavy bomberSide: United States and Libyan Government of National AccordBuilt: Northrop Grumman / United StatesThe B-2 Spirit is a U.S. Air Force low-observable strategic heavy bomber built by Northrop Grumman for long-range conventional and nuclear strike. Its flying-wing design, intercontinental range, and ability to carry heavy precision weapons make it a specialized option for defended or deeply buried targets, with directly documented recent combat use against ISIS camps in Libya, Houthi weapons sites in Yemen, and Iranian military and nuclear targets.Conflict archive
U.S. Campaign Against ISIS in Libya Weapons and Equipment
U.S. air operations and Libyan Government of National Accord operations against Islamic State forces in and around Sirte and follow-on ISIS camps.
This archive tracks systems directly documented in U.S. and Libyan Government of National Accord operations against Islamic State forces in Libya.
Entries emphasize source-backed strike, aircraft, and munition use tied to the Sirte campaign and follow-on operations against ISIS camps.
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Aircraft & UAVs
Crewed aircraft, drones, and loitering munitions.
B-2 SpiritLow-observable strategic heavy bomberSide: United States and Libyan Government of National AccordBuilt: Northrop Grumman / United StatesThe B-2 Spirit is a U.S. Air Force low-observable strategic heavy bomber built by Northrop Grumman for long-range conventional and nuclear strike. Its flying-wing design, intercontinental range, and ability to carry heavy precision weapons make it a specialized option for defended or deeply buried targets, with directly documented recent combat use against ISIS camps in Libya, Houthi weapons sites in Yemen, and Iranian military and nuclear targets.
MQ-9 ReaperMedium-altitude long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicleSide: United States and Libyan Government of National AccordBuilt: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. / United StatesThe MQ-9 Reaper is a General Atomics medium-altitude, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft built for persistent intelligence collection and precision strike. Larger and more powerful than the MQ-1 Predator, it combines satellite control, electro-optical and infrared sensors, laser designation, and weapons such as Hellfire missiles and guided bombs, making it a recurring U.S. and coalition platform in counterterrorism, maritime-security, and regional-strike operations.