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First B-52 arrives at Boeing for radar modernization
The first US Air Force (USAF) B-52 Stratofortress bomber has arrived at Boeing facilities in San Antonio, Texas,…
New Rolls-Royce B-52 engines undergo static tests
The engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce announced Wednesday the start of the testing phase of the F130 turbofan that will…
US to deploy six B-52 bombers in northern Australia
The United States Air Force (USAF) plans to deploy six Boeing B-52 long-range bombers in northern Australia, according…
After engines, Boeing shows B-52’s updated cockpit
Gradually, Boeing has revealed what the updated B-52 will look like. The famous bomber, developed in the 1950s,…
Detailed image of B-52 with new engines revealed by Boeing
Boeing has shared a rendered image of the B-52 bomber with new engines, bringing out as-yet-unseen details. The…
Boeing tests scale model of the B-52 with new nacelles
In service with the US Air Force (USAF) for nearly 70 years, the veteran B-52 Stratofortress bomber is…
US Air Force to rename Stratofortress bomber after engine upgrade
The veteran B-52 strategic bomber may receive a new designation after undergoing an engine and avionics upgrade contracted…
USAF allocates $4.4 billion to B-21 Raider and NGAD programs
The US Air Force released its budget for fiscal year 2022 on Friday and included two of its…
Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker fighters perform risky maneuvers near a B-52
On the morning of August 28, two Russian Su-27 Flanker fighters intercepted a US Air Force B-52 bomber…
USAF to replace B-52 engines to extend bomber operation to 2050
In a famous list of aircraft that remains useful even after many decades of its entry into operation,…
USAF makes first flight with hypersonic weapon
The U.S. Air Force conducted the first in-flight test with the hypersonic missile AGM-183A also known as the…
USAF plans to retire B-1 and B-2 and keep B-52 until 2040
During the presentation of the 2019 fiscal budget proposal, the Trump administration revealed details of the strategic bomber…