In December 1972, during Operation Linebacker II, American B-52 Stratofortress crews were given orders that many believed ...

From nuclear deterrence to missile truck missions, the B-52 Stratofortress remains essential to US airpower even in 2026.

For a bomber that first entered service when slide rules still mattered, the B-52 keeps forcing the same question: how does ...

Rolls-Royce and the U.S. Air Force validated the F130’s ability to meet performance requirements for the B-52 missions, getting closer to flight testing. Engine maker Rolls-Royce announced on Feb. 24, ...

The goal of the B-52’s BTF missions is to be unpredictable, while allowing US bomber crews to conduct joint operations with US allies and partners. There were numerous unconfirmed reports on social ...

As Operation Epic Fury enters its third week, the US military has released new ...

The Air Force’s newer bombers were tailored for narrow mission sets that have aged poorly in the 21st century, while the B-52 Stratofortress remains extremely adaptable. In an aerospace era of stealth ...

Many of the aircraft currently serving the needs of the American military are decades-old, but only one of them has been officially confirmed to extend its service until it reaches at least a century ...