B-52 engine and radar upgrades top US$23 billion as USAF moves to recover schedule
Two operational bombers will become test aircraft as B-52J modernization programs face rising costs, delays and integration risks
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Congressional watchdog warns of risks to $21 billion B-52 modernization
GAO urges changes to reduce program risks after radar costs surged and first test aircraft was lost in June
Rolls-Royce completes F130 altitude testing for USAF B-52J re-engining program
Engine milestone clears path toward flight testing as B-52 fleet prepares for decades of additional service
Boeing will receive an additional $2.04 billion to upgrade the aging B-52 bombers
US Department of Defense authorized the next phase of the engine replacement program, with initial funding expected for 2026