The U.S. Air Force now operates three distinct bomber aircraft, all of which can trace their development back to the Cold War.
Explore why the 1950s-era B-52 Stratofortress, capable of carrying 32,000 kg of weapons, remains a cornerstone of US ...
Three B-52H Stratofortress bombers deployed to RAF Fairford, joining B-1B Lancers deployed in the previous days and bringing to 11 the number of bombers now in Europe. After two flights of B-1B Lancer ...
U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers take off in support of Operation Epic Fury on March 2, 2026. The long-range ...
The Air Force is also making progress with a technology-inspired effort to increase the weapons payload for the workhorse B-52 bomber. The 1760 Internal Weapons Bay Upgrade, or IWBU, will allow the ...
Fresh footage released by the US military shows B-52 Stratofortress bombers taking off as Washington intensifies strikes against Iranian targets under.