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B-52 modernization delays threaten USAF bomber readiness

The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is one of the most enduring symbols of American air power — a Cold War-era aircraft that first flew in 1952 and is now expected to keep flying until the 2050s. That’s a ...
The U.S. Air Force’s $21 billion upgrade of the B-52H Stratofortress to the B-52J is meant to modernize the aging fleet and ensure the platform remains viable until the 2050s. However, enormous cost ...