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US B-52 Bombers Seen Flying Off the Coast of Venezuela

The Boeing B-52 strategic bomber has remained a key player in America’s bomber fleet for over seven decades. Three B-52 ...
Newsweek

What It’s Like Aboard America’s Most Iconic Bomber, the B-52

The B-52 is one of the most iconic symbols of America's military might. The massive eight-engine bomber has been the symbol of American strategic air power from the Cold War to present and has been ...
The National Interest

The B-52 Bomber Will Become 1 of the Most Advanced ‘Combat Platforms’ on Earth

Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Air Force is upgrading its B-52 Stratofortress, ensuring the 70-year-old bomber remains a key player in modern warfare. The upgrades include new engines and the ...
Flightglobal

B-52 modernisations delayed until 2033

Modernisations to the US Air Force (USAF) fleet of Boeing B-52 heavy bombers have been delayed again, with the latest B-52J variant now set to reach initial operating capability (IOC) in 2033. That ...
The National Interest

Could the B-52 Bomber Attack from a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier?

Summary and Key Points: Geopolitical tensions have highlighted concerns about the U.S. Air Force’s diminished bomber fleet, which has reduced from over 400 to 157, many of which are aging B-52s. The ...
SlashGear

Why Does The B-52 Bomber Have Eight Engines?

The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is a living testament to the saying — if it ain't broken, don't fix it. Boasting a service career that now numbers over seven decades, it is expected to remain in ...