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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?

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

Journalist and Defense News contributor Jeff Bolton visited Barksdale Air Force Base to find out what it's like to fly in a B-52 bomber.

The challenges of maintaining the B-52

The B-52 and nuclear war

Flying a B-52 during a nuclear alert

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

Journalist and Defense News contributor Jeff Bolton visited Barksdale Air Force Base to find out what it's like to fly in a B-52 bomber.

The challenges of maintaining the B-52

Find out how difficult it is to maintain aging B-52 bombers, and changes that might be coming to make it easier.

The B-52 and nuclear war

Find out how crew members of the B-52 bomber are preparing for a day no one wants to see.

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.

By Valerie Insinna

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.

By Valerie Insinna

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.

By Aaron Mehta and Jeff Martin

Here's how the B-2 is refueled in flight

One of the most difficult aerial maneuvers the B-2 does is to refuel in mid-air. Find out how that happens.

What is it like to fly the B-2?

Producer and radio host Jeff Bolton explains what it's like to fly the B-2 stealth bomber.

Here's how to become a B-2 pilot

Ever wanted to fly the B-2 stealth bomber? Here's how to become one of the most elite pilots in the Air Force.

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?

By Valerie Insinna

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.

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Global Strike: Up close with the people and the systems

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.

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

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.

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

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

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Journalist and Defense News contributor Jeff Bolton visited Barksdale Air Force Base to find out what it's like to fly in a B-52 bomber.

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Journalist and Defense News contributor Jeff Bolton visited Barksdale Air Force Base to find out what it's like to fly in a B-52 bomber.

Find out how difficult it is to maintain aging B-52 bombers, and changes that might be coming to make it easier.

Find out how crew members of the B-52 bomber are preparing for a day no one wants to see.

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.

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

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.

One of the most difficult aerial maneuvers the B-2 does is to refuel in mid-air. Find out how that happens.

Producer and radio host Jeff Bolton explains what it's like to fly the B-2 stealth bomber.

Ever wanted to fly the B-2 stealth bomber? Here's how to become one of the most elite pilots in the Air Force.

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

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

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

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

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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