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A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 23rd Bomb Squadron sits on the flightline during exercise Prairie Vigilance 25-1 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 12, 2025. Vigilance series exercises are conducted with a focus on the safe and secure handling of equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 23rd Bomb Squadron sits on the flightline during exercise Prairie Vigilance 25-1 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 12, 2025. Vigilance series exercises are conducted with a focus on the safe and secure handling of equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The Air Force’s New B-52J Bomber Has a New Enemy (Not Russia or China)

Key Points and Summary – With B-52J upgrades stumbling, the Air Force is eyeing a larger B-21 Raider fleet. -Former USAF chief Gen. David...

Reuben JohnsonSeptember 18, 2025

B-21 Raider

B-21 Raider

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

B-52J Stratofortress vs. B-21 Raider: The Air Force Might Have a Problem Here

Key Points and Summary: B-21 or B-52J? – Delays and cost growth in the B-52J upgrade—new F130 engines, AESA radar, and LRSO integration—have slipped...

Jack BuckbySeptember 17, 2025

A B-52H Stratofortress sits on the flightline before a munitions load operation at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept 5, 2025. The base-wide readiness exercise tested the wing’s ability to generate aircraft, conduct security operations and respond to challenging scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Vincent Padilla)

A B-52H Stratofortress sits on the flightline before a munitions load operation at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept 5, 2025. The base-wide readiness exercise tested the wing’s ability to generate aircraft, conduct security operations and respond to challenging scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Vincent Padilla)

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The Sneaky Way the B-52 Stratofortress Bomber Might ‘Fly’ for 100 Years

Key Points and Summary – Forget low-altitude carpet bombing—the B-52 bomber’s future is as a standoff “missile truck” that slings precision weapons from outside...

Brent M. EastwoodSeptember 15, 2025

B-52 Bomber In the Sun USAF Photo.

B-52 Bomber In the Sun USAF Photo.

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The ‘New and Improved’ B-52J Bomber Summed Up in 4 Words

Key Points and Summary – Rolls-Royce F130 engines, new pylons, power generation and glass displays headline the B-52 Stratofortress Commercial Engine Replacement Program, aimed...

Caleb LarsonSeptember 12, 2025

Military service members, veterans, and citizens of Guam gathered for the Memorial Day Commemoration at the Guam Veterans Cemetery. The Ceremony consisted of a fly over from a B-52H Stratofortress, a musical performance from the Guam Territorial Band & Cantate, guest speaking from the honorable Eddie Baza Calvo, a Fallen Soldier Gravesite Tribute, and the playing of Taps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Snouffer/Released)

Military service members, veterans, and citizens of Guam gathered for the Memorial Day Commemoration at the Guam Veterans Cemetery. The Ceremony consisted of a fly over from a B-52H Stratofortress, a musical performance from the Guam Territorial Band & Cantate, guest speaking from the honorable Eddie Baza Calvo, a Fallen Soldier Gravesite Tribute, and the playing of Taps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Snouffer/Released)

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The ‘New’ B-52J Stratofortress Bomber Has a Message for the U.S. Air Force

Key Points and Summary – Born as a high-altitude nuclear bomber, the B-52 evolved into a flexible long-range strike platform with a combat record...

Harry J. KazianisSeptember 6, 2025

A B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, completes refueling behind a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 134th Air Refueling Wing, Tennessee Air National Guard, during exercise Saber Guardian 19, June 17, 2019. The bombers participated in three exercises in the Baltic and Black Sea regions, providing opportunities for training with our allies and partners. Strategic bomber missions enhance the readiness and training necessary to respond to any potential crisis or challenge across the globe. The USEUCOM, NATO exercise promotes regional stability and security while increasing readiness, strengthening partner capabilities and fostering trust. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Gagnon)

A B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, completes refueling behind a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 134th Air Refueling Wing, Tennessee Air National Guard, during exercise Saber Guardian 19, June 17, 2019. The bombers participated in three exercises in the Baltic and Black Sea regions, providing opportunities for training with our allies and partners. Strategic bomber missions enhance the readiness and training necessary to respond to any potential crisis or challenge across the globe. The USEUCOM, NATO exercise promotes regional stability and security while increasing readiness, strengthening partner capabilities and fostering trust. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Gagnon)

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

100-Year-Old Bomber? The B-52 Will Fly Alongside the New B-21 Raider

Key Points and Summary – The U.S. Air Force is undergoing a major strategic shift that will see it flying the world’s oldest and...

Caleb LarsonAugust 20, 2025

U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft fly by the 81st Liberation Day Parade, leveraging a training sortie during the U.S. Air Force's 2025 Department-Level Exercise series in Guam, July 21, 2025. The flights consisted of 13 waves of aircraft from the U.S. Air Force, Royal New Zealand Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Republic of Korea Air Force, showcasing the U.S. and its allies’ commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The DLE encompasses all branches of the Department of Defense, Allies, and partners, employing over 400 joint and coalition aircraft and more than 12,000 personnel across more than 50 locations spanning 3,000 miles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft fly by the 81st Liberation Day Parade, leveraging a training sortie during the U.S. Air Force's 2025 Department-Level Exercise series in Guam, July 21, 2025. The flights consisted of 13 waves of aircraft from the U.S. Air Force, Royal New Zealand Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Republic of Korea Air Force, showcasing the U.S. and its allies’ commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The DLE encompasses all branches of the Department of Defense, Allies, and partners, employing over 400 joint and coalition aircraft and more than 12,000 personnel across more than 50 locations spanning 3,000 miles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

U.S. Air Force Moves B-52 Bombers to China’s ‘Backyard’

PUBLISHED on August 18, 2025, 9:51 AM EDT – Key Points and Summary: The U.S. Air Force has deployed a squadron of B-52 Stratofortress...

Georgia GilholyAugust 18, 2025

A B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, takes off to return home from a Bomber Task Force deployment at Navy Support Facility, Diego Garcia, April 3, 2024. The U.S. routinely and visibly demonstrates commitment to our Allies and partners through the global employment of our military forces.(U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Staci Kasischke)

A B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, takes off to return home from a Bomber Task Force deployment at Navy Support Facility, Diego Garcia, April 3, 2024. The U.S. routinely and visibly demonstrates commitment to our Allies and partners through the global employment of our military forces.(U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Staci Kasischke)

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The U.S. Air Force’s ‘New’ B-52J Bomber Might Be Beyond Saving

PUBLISHED on August 13, 2025, 11:12 AM EDT: Key Points and Summary – The U.S. Air Force’s ambitious B-52J plan to keep the B-52...

Brent M. EastwoodAugust 13, 2025

B-52 Bomber USAF Photo

B-52 Bomber USAF Photo

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The B-52J ‘Stratofortress’ Bomber Has A New Problem It Never Saw Coming

PUBLISHED on August 11, 2025, 6:42 PM EDT – Key Points and Summary – The U.S. Air Force’s ambitious B-52J modernization program, designed to...

Isaac SeitzAugust 11, 2025

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