Boeing B-52 Stratofortress news
Here we gather what the specialist press publishes about Boeing B-52 Stratofortress: 61 stories collected since July 27, 2026, newest first and always linking to the outlet that published them. The list updates itself as new pieces come in. The recurring topics are Military aviation, Civil aviation, Accidents.
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October 13, 2026
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Flying the Line Jay Lacklen is a retired Air Force reserve pilot with 12,000 military flying hours. He grew up in Arlington, VA, and graduated from the University of North Carolina-Chapel in 1969…
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The United States is moving forward with preparations to integrate the AGM-158C LRASM anti-ship missile onto the B-52H Stratofortress strategic bomber. The initiative, involving Lockheed…
The US Air Force is adding a new stand-off missile to the B-52H's arsenal for use against ships. The LRASM features stealth characteristics.
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The U.S. Navy plans to negotiate a sole-source contract with Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control for
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October 11, 2026
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A recent U.S. Navy contracting notice outlines plans to negotiate with Lockheed Martin to integrate the AGM-158C Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) on the B-52 Stratofortress. The U.S. Navy is…
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October 9, 2026
Integrating the AGM-158C LRASM onto the B-52 means all three of the USAF’s bombers now have this capability and the B-21 will surely follow. The post B-52 To Get Stealthy AGM-158C Long-Range…
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The United States Air Force (USAF) is moving forward with integrating LRASM stealth anti-ship missiles onto its B-52 Stratofortress strategic bombers. The initiative seeks to expand the…
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October 8, 2026
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The Air Force’s B-52 bomber may soon be able to carry up to 20 stealthy long-range anti-ship missiles to strike moving targets at sea, a key capability in a potential fight with China. The post…
The US Navy intends to hire Lockheed Martin to integrate the LRASM stealth anti-ship missile onto the B-52 bomber
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October 7, 2026
The Pentagon official said the personnel who operate the U.S. bomber fleet, including B-1s, B-2s and B-52s, remain prepared to carry out precision global strikes anywhere.
October 2, 2026
Air Force Global Strike Command has fielded a new prototype system for beyond-line-of-sight communications on the B-52H Stratofortress in a step forward for modernizing the Cold War-era heavy…
September 29, 2026
Flying the Line Jay Lacklen is a retired Air Force reserve pilot with 12,000 military flying hours. He grew up in Arlington, VA, and graduated from the University of North Carolina-Chapel in 1969…
September 28, 2026
Five men were arrested after three suspicious vans were intercepted near RAF Fairford, leading to a counter-terrorism police investigation
The planned upgrades to the US Air Force's 70-year-old bombers have reached important milestones.
September 27, 2026
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Five men were arrested after three suspicious vans were stopped near RAF Fairford, prompting an investigation by counter-terrorism police
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September 16, 2026
Rolls-Royce has begun assembling the first F130 engines for the modernization program of the US Air Force's B-52 strategic bomber. The units are being…
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After seven decades of service, the US Air Force's B-52 bombers are undergoing one of the deepest modernization phases in their history, with concrete progress in their…
Two operational bombers will become test aircraft as B-52J modernization programs face rising costs, delays and integration risks
September 15, 2026
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The Air Force’s program to re-engine the B-52H Stratofortress has moved from its technology maturation and risk reduction phase to engineering and manufacturing development, marking a new milestone…
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September 11, 2026
The USAF's North Star maintenance program seeks to increase the number of strategic bombers ready for operations, reducing maintenance times and access to…
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The US Air Force launched a new campaign aimed at increasing the operational availability of its B-52H Stratofortress and B-1B Lancer strategic bombers. Dubbed North…
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September 10, 2026
One year into a new campaign to boost readiness rates for the B-1B Lancer and B-52H Stratofortress bombers, Air Force Global Strike Command is claiming some early wins and planning to forge ahead…
US Air Force Global Strike Command has launched the Star Readiness Campaign of the
September 9, 2026
The USAF initiated the North Star Readiness Campaign to raise the number of mission-capable B-52 Stratofortress and B-1 Lancer bombers.
The US Air Force recently launched the North Star Readiness Campaign, an initiative aimed at increasing the operational availability of its B-52 strategic bombers…
September 4, 2026
Despite the war with Iran, the US Air Force is deploying strategic bombers overseas. The first B-52s landed at an airfield specially expanded for the purpose.
On 1 September, US Air Force (USAF) B-52H Stratofortress strategic bombers landed at RAAF Base Tindal as part of…
September 3, 2026
Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers landed at a northern Australian air base this week, a major display of the U.S. military’s ability to project force in the Pacific. The post B-52s Deploy for…
September 1, 2026
The US Air Force (USAF) awarded Raytheon a contract worth up to US$603 million for the production and sustainment of the AN/APQ-188 radar for the B-52 strategic bombers. The…
The United States will significantly expand the infrastructure of Morón Air Base, in southern Spain, to increase its capacity to operate and support B-52H strategic bombers…