B-52 bombers, manufactured by Boeing and powered by Pratt & Whitney, conducted operations including long-range strikes over Iranian territory and missions over Vietnam starting on June 1, 2026.
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What happened
B-52 bombers, manufactured by Boeing and powered by Pratt & Whitney, conducted operations including long-range strikes over Iranian territory and missions over Vietnam starting on June 1, 2026.
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The entities involved
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Pratt & Whitney
aircraft engine manufacturer
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Boeing
American global aerospace and defense corporation
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Vietnam
country in Southeast Asia
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