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The B-52’s nuclear role is quietly expanding again after treaty limits fade

The life expectancy of the B-52 had never been the interesting aspect. The kinds of engineering story that are going to be of ...
Interesting Engineering on MSN

Entire B-52 bomber fleet can be nuclear capable if ordered: US Global Strike Command

The U.S. can restore nuclear capability to the entire B-52 bomber fleet, according to ...
Yahoo

The 70-year-old B-52 bomber will basically be 'a new airplane' once it finally gets its upgrades, Trump's pick for nuclear command says

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The US Air Force is updating its B-52 with new radar technology and engines. US President Donald Trump's STATCOM nominee said the ...
The National Interest

The B-52 Stratofortress Is Now 70 Years Old. Why Hasn’t It Been Retired Yet?

The B-52s in service today outwardly resemble those that flew in the 1950s, but their interiors have been repeatedly modernized over the years. First introduced in 1955, the B-52 Stratofortress has ...
The National Interest

Chinese Military Researchers Rank the B-52 as a Greater Threat Than the B-2 or F-35

Chinese military analysts rank the US B-52 bomber as a top threat due to its nuclear payload, range, and strategic versatility, urging upgrades to China’s air defenses and surveillance systems.
The Aviationist

B-52 Spotted During Testing of Unidentified Weapon

A B-52 with test markings was spotted carrying a mysterious payload that resembles the rendering of the AGM-181 LRSO, the Air Force’s next-gen stealth nuclear cruise missile. A U.S. Air Force B-52H ...
Jalopnik

Why The Boeing B-52 Bomber Will Still Be Flying At 100 Years Old

The Boeing B-52 is on track to become the first jet-powered aircraft to reach 100 years of continuous service, a milestone it will hit in the 2050s, thanks in part to its strategic reinvention and ...