Airmen “cart start” a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft ... Wrightsman/U.S. Air Force) A similar principle applies to the B-52, which usually requires an external generator and air supply to ...

The B-52 bomber’s radar upgrade is delayed until at least 2030, with aging systems and outdated practices complicating ...

B-52s to fly until at least 2050 with new engines for improved fuel economy and range. B-52 to outlive B-1 and B-2 bombers, and will receive AESA radars for improved situational awareness.

Flight testing of the B-52 fitted with the AGP-79B4 is scheduled to start in late 2025, while the initial operating capability is expected in 2027. The two modifications, however, are not expected ...

Gunzinger said that with Russia no longer adhering to the New START treaty, it makes sense to bolster the B-52 fleet’s nuclear capabilities given the potential threats the United States could ...

The B-52 Stratofortress is one of the oldest machines ... the bombers’ transformation into the B-52J, are now on track to start altitude testing at the Air Force’s Arnold Engineering ...

It seems like it's been forever since we learned that the B-52 Stratofortress long-range ... what this means is that Rolls-Royce can now start the final development, testing, and production ...

The B-52′s planned upgrades are expected to keep ... in close collaboration with our partners. We’re excited to start the production work to deliver this incredible and highly reliable engine ...

US B-52 long-range bombers and up to 60 aircraft will take part in training flights over Belgium, the UK and the North Sea today as part of NATO's annual nuclear exercise 'Steadfast Noon'.