B-52 Stratofortress bomber

Sep- 2026 -

17 September

US Air Force B-52 Hits Engine, Radar Modernization Milestones

The US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress modernization effort has achieved two key milestones for its engine and radar systems, supporting goals to keep the aircraft operationally relevant through 2050 and beyond.

Aug- 2026 -

31 August

Americas

A B-52H strategic bomber equipped with the AGM-86 variant Air-Launched Cruise Missile

Inder Singh Bisht

Raytheon to Build New AESA Radar for Cold War-Era B-52 Bombers

The US Air Force has awarded Raytheon and Boeing contracts worth more than $766 million for the B-52 Radar Modernization Program.

5 August

Air

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 340th Weapons Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB), Louisiana, takes off during a U.S. Air Force Weapons School Integration (WSINT) exercise at Nellis AFB, Nev., Nov. 18, 2025. Conducted twice a year, the integration event tests multi-domain operations and strengthens joint force interoperability, enhancing combat readiness across the spectrum of military operations over the Nevada Test and Training Range. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

Rojoef Manuel

GAO Flags Issues With US Air Force’s $21B B-52 Upgrade Program

The US Government Accountability Office has found that the US Air Force faces major complications across its $21-billion B-52 Stratofortress fleet modernization.

Jul- 2026 -

21 July

Arms

Bea Castañeda

S-400 Triumf: Inside Russia’s Long-Range Air Defense Shield

Learn how the Russian S-400 Triumf's long-range sensors and multi-tiered interceptors work together to make it one of the most formidable air defense systems in service today.

May- 2026 -

25 May

Arms

A U.S. Air Force 509th Bomb Wing B-2 Spirit approaches a 351st Aerial Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during the Bomber Task Force training exercise over England, Aug. 29, 2019. The BTF consists of Airmen and support equipment from the 509th BW, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, deployed to The United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa to conduct theater integration and flying training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Castelan)

Bea Castañeda

What Is the US Nuclear Triad? A Guide to America’s Ultimate Deterrent

Three legs, one mission: ensure that any nuclear attack on the United States guarantees a devastating response. Here's how the triad works and why it still matters.

Apr- 2026 -

26 April

Air

Bea Castañeda

What Is the B-52 Stratofortress? A Complete Guide to the Iconic Heavy Bomber

Across decades of service, discover how the B-52 Stratofortress guide explains a bomber built for long-range missions and adapted for evolving combat requirements.

8 April

Air

Bea Castañeda

B-21 Raider: Inside America’s Next-Generation Strategic Bomber

Shaped for secrecy and reach, this B-21 Raider guide explains how the next-generation bomber is designed to penetrate defenses and deliver precision strikes.

Jan- 2026 -

30 January

Air

A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 419th Flight Test Squadron takes off from Edwards Air Force Base, California, to conduct flight tests on the Load Adaptable Modular pylon

Bea Castañeda

B-1B Lancer Guide: The Evolution of a Strategic Bomber

Combining supersonic speed, variable-sweep wings, and massive payload capacity, this guide unveils how the B-1B Lancer is a key asset for both deterrence and combat missions.

Jun- 2025 -

13 June

Americas

USAF first rendering of the Long Range Standoff (LRSO) Weapon

Christine Casimiro

USAF Reveals Long-Range Nuclear Missile to Arm B-21 and B-52 Bombers

The US Air Force has revealed the first rendering of its AGM-181 Long-Range Standoff (LRSO) nuclear-armed cruise missile to arm the upcoming B-21 Raider and legacy B-52 Stratofortress bombers.

Mar- 2025 -

12 March

Europe