The B-52 might not be retiring until the 1960s meaning it will likely set a new record for the longest in service US combat ...

As of January, the B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program has moved into hardware production. Two airframes are now being ...

Boeing will test new Rolls-Royce engines on two B-52 Stratofortress aircraft at its Port San Antonio facility.

Key Points and Summary - The B-52 Stratofortress is undergoing a massive modernization to remain a cornerstone of U.S. airpower into the 2050s, potentially serving for 100 years. The core of this ...

Minot Air Force Base and Barksdale AFB, Louisiana, have B-52 bombers. ARLINGTON, Va. – A B-52 Stratofortress recently ...

The upcoming B-52J upgrade is evidence that the United States Air Force believes the legendary Stratofortress isn’t done yet.

The legendary B-52 Stratofortress, behemoth of the sky built to fight the unthinkable war, nearly a century later the fleet continues to serve.

Each B-52H Stratofortress is powered by eight turbofan engines. The Rolls-Royce F130 engines that will be installed are anticipated to keep the aircraft (which now have an average age of 64 years) in ...

Some aircraft are remembered for their unique designs, robust capabilities, and even their influence on pop culture. The B-52 encompasses all of these and is absolutely gargantuan to boot, with a ...

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 ...

When the B-52J becomes operational, it will provide the deterrence required to caution Chinese aggression. American bomber fleets continue to make headlines this summer. Following the role of the B-2 ...