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US Air Force nears battle over next B-52 engine

The U.S. Air Force plans to solicit bids for a new B-52 engine from industry later this year, and maintainers are hungry for a replacement.

Here are some of the upgrades coming to the US Air Force’s oldest bomber

New radar, new weapons, new data links. Same old plane.

Decades late, the B-52 is getting a new nuclear weapon

To keep the B-52 bomber relevant for its nuclear mission, the U.S. Air Force is preparing to spend billions of dollars to develop a new air-launched cruise missile.

What’s it like to fly in a B-2 stealth bomber? An interview with Jeff Bolton

Jeff Bolton, Defense News's production partner explains his project--and what it was like to fly in a B-2.

Here’s how B-2 bomber pilots pull off grueling 33-hour flights

Pilots have their owns methods for staying awake and prepared during long-duration flights. How do they do it?

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The B-2's role in a nuclear war

Find out from the pilots and crew what role the B-2 and Whiteman AFB would play in a potential nuclear conflict.

Step inside the cockpit of a B-2

Flying a B-52 during a nuclear alert

What's it like to fly in a B-52?

The challenges of maintaining the B-52

The B-52 and nuclear war

What it takes to keep the B-2 bomber flying

Ever wonder what it takes to maintain the stealth coating of the B-2?

By Aaron Mehta

How to build the ‘Mr. Potato Bomb’ for the B-2

Today's weapons have many moving parts, and maintainers need to assemble them quickly.

By Aaron Mehta

Could Boeing’s T-X become the B-2 bomber’s new companion trainer?

Right now there are no plans to replace Air Force Global Strike Command's T-38s with new T-X jets.

By Valerie Insinna

Want to join the B-2 bomber team? Here’s what it’ll take

B-2 wings are increasingly bringing on pilots directly from Air Education and Training Command — and they have to keep training and developing their skills.

By Stephen Losey

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Global Strike: Up close with the people and the systems

US Air Force nears battle over next B-52 engine

The U.S. Air Force plans to solicit bids for a new B-52 engine from industry later this year, and maintainers are hungry for a replacement.

Here are some of the upgrades coming to the US Air Force’s oldest bomber

New radar, new weapons, new data links. Same old plane.

Decades late, the B-52 is getting a new nuclear weapon

To keep the B-52 bomber relevant for its nuclear mission, the U.S. Air Force is preparing to spend billions of dollars to develop a new air-launched cruise missile.

What’s it like to fly in a B-2 stealth bomber? An interview with Jeff Bolton

Jeff Bolton, Defense News's production partner explains his project--and what it was like to fly in a B-2.

Here’s how B-2 bomber pilots pull off grueling 33-hour flights

Pilots have their owns methods for staying awake and prepared during long-duration flights. How do they do it?

VIDEOS

The B-2's role in a nuclear war

Find out from the pilots and crew what role the B-2 and Whiteman AFB would play in a potential nuclear conflict.

More Videos

Step inside the cockpit of a B-2

Flying a B-52 during a nuclear alert

What's it like to fly in a B-52?

The challenges of maintaining the B-52

The B-52 and nuclear war

More Stories

What it takes to keep the B-2 bomber flying

Ever wonder what it takes to maintain the stealth coating of the B-2?

How to build the ‘Mr. Potato Bomb’ for the B-2

Today's weapons have many moving parts, and maintainers need to assemble them quickly.

Could Boeing’s T-X become the B-2 bomber’s new companion trainer?

Right now there are no plans to replace Air Force Global Strike Command's T-38s with new T-X jets.

Want to join the B-2 bomber team? Here’s what it’ll take

B-2 wings are increasingly bringing on pilots directly from Air Education and Training Command — and they have to keep training and developing their skills.

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How do you shoot through smoke? Army looks for smarter scopes | MilTech

Could Milley lose his job over China call? Plus: new Space Force uniforms! | Reporters Roundtable

Air Force tech and the Army’s search for next-gen optics | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 9.25.21

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