U.S. Considers Arming Israel with Stealth B-2 Bombers and Massive Bunker Busters
A new bipartisan bill in Congress would allow President Trump to supply Israel with stealth B-2 bombers and GBU-57 bunker-busting bombs—advanced U.S. weapons never before sold to any foreign nation—to ensure Iran never becomes a nuclear power
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In an unprecedented step, lawmakers in Washington are considering granting President Donald Trump the authority to arm Israel with stealth B-2 Spirit bombers and Massive Ordnance Penetrators (MOPs)—a weapons package never before offered to any foreign nation.
The bipartisan bill, co-sponsored by Republican Rep. Mike Lawler and Democratic Rep. Josh Gottheimer, seeks to bolster Israel’s readiness for a worst-case scenario in which Iran continues to advance its nuclear program.
A Game-Changer in U.S.-Israel Defense Relations
If passed, the bill would empower the President to provide Israel with “any equipment, support, training, or resources deemed necessary to preserve Iran’s status as a non-nuclear state,” including access to aircraft and ordnance that until now were strictly restricted for U.S. use only.
This includes the legendary B-2 Spirit—a stealth bomber capable of penetrating the world’s most sophisticated air defense systems—and the GBU-57, a 14-ton bomb designed to destroy hardened underground nuclear facilities.
The move comes as tensions with Iran escalate and reports indicate renewed activity at its underground nuclear sites. Just days ago, Iran again closed its airspace without explanation, raising speculation about possible military preparations.
Why Now? And Why Israel?
"Israel is America’s closest military ally in the Middle East,” Lawler and Gottheimer stated. “Iran is a state sponsor of terror, and under no circumstances can it be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons. We fully support the President’s campaign of maximum pressure—but we also believe Israel must have the independent ability to act decisively if needed.”
While the bill doesn’t explicitly mention B-2 bombers or F-22 fighters, it intentionally avoids limiting the scope of weapons systems, leaving the door open for future transfers—including technologies like the F-22 Raptor, another U.S.-only platform currently banned from foreign sales.
A Signal to Tehran and the World
The proposed legislation is as much a diplomatic message as it is a military one: The U.S. is preparing for every scenario—and willing to empower Israel with first-strike capabilities if red lines are crossed.
If passed, this would mark the first time in history that the United States shares its most advanced stealth and bunker-busting capabilities with another nation, significantly shifting the balance of power in the region.