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The USAF wants $1.5B in spare parts it doesn't have in its budget.

Hundreds Of Air Force Aircraft Risk Grounding Without Extra $1.5B Spare Parts Infusion

By Joseph Trevithick / Updated Mar 28, 2024

The Air Force has conducted an unprecedented test launch of a live AGM-183A ARRW hypersonic missile in the Western Pacific, sending signals to China and elsewhere in the region amid uncertainty about this particular program's future.

Unprecedented U.S. Hypersonic Weapons Test From Guam Has Occurred

By Joseph Trevithick / Updated Mar 19, 2024

There are growing signs that an unprecedented AGM-183A hypersonic missile test staged from Guam is imminent.

Unprecedented U.S. Hypersonic Weapon Test In West Pacific Appears Imminent

By Joseph Trevithick / Updated Mar 4, 2024

The Air Force has very publicly shown pictures of a live AGM-183A hypersonic missile under the wing of a B-52H bomber on Guam despite previously announcing plans to end program.

B-52 Armed With Hypersonic Missile Makes Appearance In Guam

By Joseph Trevithick / Updated Mar 1, 2024

A B-52 bomber made an emergency landing at Minot Air Force Base on January 23, 2024, due to an engine fire. The fire was subsequently put out an the crew of the aircraft was unharmed in the mishap.

B-52 Stratofortress Damaged After Engine Fire

By Joseph Trevithick / Updated Feb 26, 2024

The Air Force is intersted in modified underwing pylons to help ensure its B-52H bombers can carry as many future hypersonic cruise missiles as possible.

B-52 Needs New Pylons To Carry Max Load Of Hypersonic Missiles

By Joseph Trevithick / Updated Dec 27, 2023

A People’s Republic of China J-11 pilot executed an unsafe intercept of a U.S. Air Force B-52 aircraft, which was lawfully conducting routine operations over the South China Sea in international airspace.

Chinese Flanker’s “Unsafe” Intercept Seen From B-52’s Sniper Pod

By Thomas Newdick / Updated Oct 26, 2023

A US Air Force B-52 bomber was seen flying in East Asia recently sporting white-colored wing tips and we now know the reason why.

Here’s Why Some B-52s Have White Wing Tips

By Joseph Trevithick / Updated Oct 24, 2023

A B-52 is set to land in South Korea sometime this week.

B-52 To Make Very Rare Landing In South Korea This Week

By Howard Altman / Updated Oct 16, 2023

USAF B-52 Stratofortress

B-52 Bombers Arrive In Indonesia For The First Time

By Oliver Parken / Updated Jun 20, 2023

B-1 Bone Bombers Taking Over Hypersonic Testing From B-52s

B-1 Bone Bombers Taking Over Hypersonic Testing From B-52s

By Joseph Trevithick / Updated May 22, 2023

Rolls-Royce testing new F130 engines for B-52 CERP

Rolls-Royce Offers Peek At The B-52’s New Engines Undergoing Testing

By Emma Helfrich / Updated Mar 1, 2023

Success! Air Force’s First Hypersonic Weapon Completes Full Test With Flying Colors

Success! Air Force’s First Hypersonic Weapon Completes Full Test With Flying Colors

By Joseph Trevithick / Updated Dec 12, 2022

Our First Look At What Fully Upgraded B-52 Bombers Will Look Like

Our First Look At What Fully Upgraded B-52 Bombers Will Look Like

By Joseph Trevithick / Updated Oct 20, 2022

B-52 bomber from Minot Air Force Base

NATO Nuclear Drills Featuring B-52 Bombers To Begin Monday

By Emma Helfrich / Updated Oct 16, 2022

This Is What The B-52 Will Look Like With Its New Rolls-Royce Engines

This Is What The B-52 Will Look Like With Its New Rolls-Royce Engines

By Emma Helfrich / Updated Sep 27, 2022