The B-52 bomber has been flying missions for nearly 70 years — and it’s still one of America’s most powerful weapons. Retired ...

Inside the rapid B-52 X-Ray inspection that saved 17 days and boosted confidence in the 70-year-old bomber. In late June 2025, the U.S. Air Force's 412th Test Wing shared that its Non-Destructive ...

The U.S. Air Force now operates three distinct bomber aircraft, all of which can trace their development back to the Cold War.

The U.S. Air Force says the B-52 bomber that had a near miss with a Delta Airlines flight over North Dakota on Friday was flying an approved flight path at the time. The Air Force released the ...

The B-52 bomber’s radar upgrade is delayed until at least 2030, with aging systems and outdated practices complicating efforts to modernize the Cold War-era aircraft for decades of future use. The ...

America’s bomber campaign has entered a devastating new phase. After stealthy B-2 strikes and massive B-52 bombardments, the B-1 Lancer delivers overwhelming firepower against Iran’s missile sites and ...

AURORA, Colorado—Test engines meant to keep the B-52 Stratofortress in the skies through the bomber’s 100th birthday are expected to be delivered in 2027 after recent key performance evaluations, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A B-52H Stratofortress flying near Minot Air Force Base in April 2025. The pilot of a civilian passenger jet made a sharp and ...