In January 1968, a fire aboard a B-52 on a secret Operation Chrome Dome mission caused the bomber to crash into sea ice near ...

Many of the aircraft currently serving the needs of the American military are decades-old, but only one of them has been officially confirmed to extend its service until it reaches at least a century ...

Summary and Key Point: The Air Force plans to keep the B-52J Stratofortress a core component of America’s long-range strike ...

The Air Force is also making progress with a technology-inspired effort to increase the weapons payload for the workhorse B-52 bomber. The 1760 Internal Weapons Bay Upgrade, or IWBU, will allow the ...

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, ...

The BTF mission to Spain was likely the final such mission of 2025—but this is not known for certain, as the missions are never announced in advance. The first Bomber Task Force (BTF) Europe mission ...

While the B-52 has remained in service for nearly three-quarters of a century, consistent upgrades help make the legendary bomber relevant in the modern era. Earlier this month, the US Air Force’s ...

The growing US air superiority over Iran is opening the door for B-52 Stratofortress bombers to fly overland missions, America's top general said Tuesday. The US Air Force has been flying its B-52 ...

The B-21 may not be able to carry the payloads of the B-1 and B-52, but it will allow the US to strike deep into heavily ...

The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is one of the most iconic warplanes of all time and has even become a piece of pop culture itself. More than that, though, the B-52 is one of the longest-serving ...