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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.
How to re-engine a B-52 and make a new bomber fleet
Defense News recently interviewed Brig. Gen. William Rogers, the program executive officer for the Bombers Directorate with the U.S. Air Force.
Opinion
Bombers necessary to deter and defeat
A healthy and capable U.S. bomber fleet is vital to national security.
By Mackenzie Eaglen and Rep. Jodey Arrington
B-1s replace B-2s for New Year’s Day flyover
A pair of B-1B Lancers flew over the 2023 Tournament of Roses Parade and Rose Bowl football game on Monday instead of the B-2 stealth bomber.
New in 2023: Welcoming new airframes to the fleet
The Air Force hopes to show off the B-21 Raider bomber's first flight in 2023 — though that target has been pushed back multiple times.
Close combat ‘mixed reality’ goggle fielding in 2023
Two versions roll out in 2023 with an advanced version coming in 2025.
By Todd South