US Air Force’s B-52J re-engining clears design review, nears flight testing
The US Air Force’s B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program has completed its Critical Design Review, clearing the way…
B-52 Stratofortress
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Explore news and updates related to the B-52 Stratofortress, a legendary strategic bomber aircraft operated by the U.S. Air Force.
Rolls-Royce completes key F130 engine tests for US Air Force B-52 upgrade
Rolls-Royce has completed altitude and operability testing of its F130 engine for the US Air Force’s B-52 Commercial…
USAF B-52 strategic bomber completes ferry flight after new radar installation
A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress has completed its ferry flight following the installation of a new active…
Japan, US hold joint air drills over Sea of Japan after China-Russia flights
Japan’s Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) carried out joint military drills with the United States over the Sea of Japan…
USAF deploys B-52H Stratofortress to Guam as part of Indo-Pacific task force ops
The US Air Force (USAF) has deployed its B-52H Stratofortress bombers at Guam’s Andersen Air Force Base. The…
US deploys B-52 bombers, F-15E fighters to reinforce presence in Middle East
The US Department of Defense has deployed additional air assets to the Middle East amid escalating tensions with…
B-52 bombers showcase capability to operate from civilian airport in Louisiana
Two B-52H Stratofortress strategic bombers from the 20th Bomb Squadron recently landed at a civilian airfield as part…
B-52 crews prepare for hypersonic weapons deployment at Andersen AFB
B-52 Stratofortress crews from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron and 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron recently engaged in…
Pratt & Whitney wins $870M contract for B-52’s TF33 engine support
Pratt & Whitney, a part of Raytheon Technologies, has secured a contract worth up to $870 million from…
NATO fighters intercept two US Air Force B-52 bombers over Baltic in joint exercise
Allied fighters deployed on NATO’s Baltic Air Policing Mission recently carried out a simulated intercept of two B-52…
Upgraded B-52 strategic bombers receive new designation
B-52 Stratofortress strategic bombers undergoing the Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP) are to receive a new designation. “Any…
Rolls-Royce starts testing new B-52 strategic bomber engines
Rolls-Royce has launched testing of the F130 engine, which is set to replace the current engines of the…
USAF validates first hypersonic weapon loading procedures
Aircrew from the Barksdale Air Force Base finished drawing up the loading procedures of the Lockheed Martin AGM-183…
Upgraded B-52 bombers to forgo gunpowder cartridges for engine kickstart
Boeing selected a new auxiliary power unit (APU) manufactured by Honeywell to upgrade the B-52 strategic bomber. Honeywell…
B-52 heavy bombers to undergo radar and electronic protection upgrade
The United States Air Force (USAF) awarded US-based defense technology company L3Harris a contract to upgrade the electronic…
Rolls-Royce F130 engine selected by USAF to power the B-52 Stratofortress
The United States Air Force (USAF) has chosen Rolls-Royce North America to supply the F130 engines for its…
A USAF B-52 strategic bomber in the sky of Paris
Between May 24 and 31, 2021, four US Air Force B-52H strategic bombers simultaneously flew over NATO member…
USAF deploys assets to cover Afghanistan troop withdrawal
Announced by US President Joe Biden in April 2021, the withdrawal of coalition troops from Afghanistan began on…