A defense study warns the US Air Force needs hundreds more next-generation fighters and bombers to maintain deterrence against China and sustain combat readiness in future conflicts.
B-52 Bomber
The United States maintains one of the world’s most capable long-range bomber forces, anchored by two aircraft that reflect very different design philosophies and operational roles.
Boeing has secured a contract valued at more than $2 billion to continue modernization work on the US Air Force’s B-52H strategic bomber fleet.
The US Air Force has begun evaluating a new AESA radar for its Boeing B-52H fleet after moving the first modified aircraft from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Edwards AFB (EDW).
The US Air Force (USAF) restores the B-2 Spirit of Georgia to service on November 6, 2025, for $23.7 million, which lasts just under 4 years.
The long service life of these fighter jets demonstrates how durability, adaptability, and cost efficiency shape modern air power.
The pilot of a Delta Connection (DL) regional jet operated by SkyWest Airlines (OO) performed an “aggressive maneuver” to avoid a mid-air collision with a USAF B-52 bomber over North Dakota (ND).