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A B-1 and B-52 flew over protesters – “You couldn’t script it better”

A protest near Fairford took an unexpected turn when B-1 and B-52 bombers flew overhead during the demonstration. The ...
AOL

The US is sending B-52 doomsday bombers to Iran — why it’s still one of America’s deadliest weapons

The US looks set to deploy its Cold War heavy bombers to Iran as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth warned that Tuesday would mark the fiercest attacks of the war so far. Even after 70 years of service ...
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USAF B-52 maritime strike: Stratofortress for Pacific defense

The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress has defied all expectations of military aircraft longevity. First taking flight in 1952 and ...

What B-52 bombers bring to Iran fight — and what it means for the war now

The U.S. is now flying B-52 bombers over Iran, a dramatic operational shift signaling air superiority after weeks of strikes degraded its defenses.
Forbes

First Cold War-Era B-52 Upgraded With 21st Century Radar System

Aircrew from the 419th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., land a B-52 Stratofortress following its ferry flight from Boeing’s San Antonio facility on Dec. 8, 2025. The aircraft, ...
The National Interest

What’s So Great About the B-52 Bomber’s Next Engine?

In the near future, the US Air Force’s B-52 bombers will be equipped with Rolls-Royce F130 turbofan engines, dramatically expanding their range. The B-52 Stratofortress first flew in the 1950s, yet it ...
The Aviationist

B-52’s New F130 Engine Complete Altitude and Operability Testing

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, ...