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 most recent development with continued B-52 improvement pertains to the well-known re-engining effort for the aircraft. For many years, the Air Force has been working with Boeing and Rolls-Royce ...

American aircraft maker Boeing said it delivered the first B-52 Radar Modernization Program (RMP) flight test aircraft to the ...

Modern upgrades and the failure of newer bombers to meet expectations mean the B-52 will remain a core part of the Air Force ...

The first B-52 Stratofortress with new equipment from the Radar Modernization Program has been delivered to the Air Force for testing, the service announced this week.

The first B-52 is now carrying out testing with the APQ-188 AESA systems as part of the B-52 Radar Modernization Program.

The B-52H received the AN/APQ-188 AESA radar at Boeing’s San Antonio facility and has now arrived at Edwards AFB for the ...

While the B-52 has remained in service for nearly three-quarters of a century, consistent upgrades help make the legendary bomber relevant in the modern era.

A US Air Force B-52 has completed its ferry flight after receiving a new AESA radar as part of the bomber’s long-term ...

The AN/APQ-188 radar upgrade for the B-52 is finally preparing to begin flight testing, following years of delays, cost overruns, and a program review. The U.S. Air Force’s long-running effort to ...

Originally tested in 1953 and entering service in 1955, the iconic B-52 Stratofortress is one of the oldest aircraft still in service today. Despite its age, this eight-engine bomber remains an ...