Officials say the follow-up test of NORAD’s ability to provide protection to Sunday’s Super Bowl football game was “successful.” The first exercise was called due to bad weather. Now, officials say they are satisfied command assets can “ensure the highest state of readiness” for Super Bowl XL. Operation Noble Eagle air defense sorties will cover Detroit, Mich., site of this year’s football extravaganza.
PHOTOS: Air Force Shows Off Second B-21 in New Images
Sept. 12, 2025
On Sept. 12, the Air Force released half a dozen new photos of the second B-21 bomber to fly, giving observers and aviation enthusiasts another glimpse of the secretive Raider.