The Air Force’s program to replace the B-52H Stratofortress’s 1960s-era engines cleared its critical design review, the ...

The B-52s in service today outwardly resemble those that flew in the 1950s, but their interiors have been repeatedly modernized over the years. First introduced in 1955, the B-52 Stratofortress has ...

AURORA, Colorado—Test engines meant to keep the B-52 Stratofortress in the skies through the bomber’s 100th birthday are expected to be delivered in 2027 after recent key performance evaluations, ...

Boeing received a $2 billion contract last month to start work on extending the life of 60-year-old U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers into the 2060s. The program to upgrade all 76 B-52Hs is ...

The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress became one of America's most important strategic bombers, serving from the Cold War to modern ...

Two B-52 bombers will head back to their manufacturer for new engines this year, kicking off a long-awaited upgrade meant to help keep flying the Stratofortress until nearly their 100th birthday. On ...

A B-52 Stratofortress takes off from the island of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, March 26, 2024. (Master Sgt. Staci Kasischke/Air Force) Life aboard the military’s oldest bombers could become a ...

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The B-52, currently deployed to the UK for BTF 25-2, practiced operational coordination and communication with Israeli F-35Is and F-15Is to deter regional threats. A U.S Air Force B-52H Stratofortress ...