#426 Retired USAF General and fighter pilot on Midnight Hammer

Heidi sat down with retired U.S. Air Force General Robert “Blend’r” Novotny for a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the testing of one of America’s most formidable weapons: the GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator, and how effectively the Midnight Hammer operation was executed. With firsthand experience and no political spin, Gen. Novotny walks us through the science, strategy, and sheer power behind this 30,000-pound bunker buster—built to destroy deeply fortified targets with precision. It’s a candid conversation about high-stakes testing, military innovation, and the quiet professionals who make it all work. <img src=" alt="

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#426 Retired USAF General and fighter pilot on Midnight Hammer is an episode from Heidi Harris Show.

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This episode was published on Jun 24, 2025.

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