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Air Force weighs options to make up for B-52 cost, schedule breaches
Two key elements of the service's B-52 overhaul effort — the engine replacement and radar modernization programs — have seen cost and schedule growth.
New in 2024: With first B-21 flight done, Northrop eyes next contract
The first B-21 flight came nearly a year after its highly publicized December 2022 debut in California.
B-2 Spirit stealth bomber set to return for New Year’s Day flyover
The B-2 Spirit stealth bomber is set to fly over the Tournament of Roses after missing it this past year.
US flies bombers for joint drills with South Korea, Japan
The United States has flown long-range bombers for joint drills with South Korea and Japan in a show of force against North Korea.
How embracing a former enemy at Pearl Harbor ended one veteran’s war
“Who will be there?” "The pilot who sunk my ship."
By Frank A. Vargo, The War Horse
Pratt wins engine-work contract to keep aging B-52, AWACS flying
With the Air Force planning to retire the AWACS and replace the B-52's current engines, the contract could last for the remainder of the TF33's life.
Nuclear stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider, takes first test flight
It's the first new American bomber aircraft in more than 30 years, and almost every aspect of the program is classified.
By Tara Copp, AP
B-21 Raider begins taxi tests, a key step before first flight
The Air Force and Northrop Grumman hope to fly the B-21 to Edwards Air Force Base later this year, barring unexpected surprises.
WWII medic honored for treating dozens of troops under enemy fire
Family and supporters of Cpl. Waverly B. Woodson Jr. are also pushing for him to eventually be awarded the Medal of Honor.
B-21 ground tests proceed as bomber’s first flight deadline approaches
Engine runs on the first B-21 are underway, with tests of its fuel systems, doors, landing gear and more already complete.
B-2 Spirit bomber task force deploys to Iceland
B-2s will train with American and allied troops and take on real-world surveillance and long-range strike missions as needed.
By Air Force Times staff