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US Air Force awards Boeing $2B contract to begin B-52 engine upgrades

The upgrades to the B-52's engines and numerous other systems are so dramatic the Air Force plans to redesignate the Cold War-era bomber the B-52J.

By Stephen Losey

25 hours ago

Can the US ‘run’ Venezuela? Military force doesn’t equal legitimacy

By declaring its intent to govern Venezuela, the U.S is creating a governance trap of its own making, Monica Duffy Toft argues.

By Monica Duffy Toft, Tufts University, The Conversation

2 days ago

Space warfare in 2026: A pivotal year for US readiness

As the Space Force enters 2026 amid escalating threats from China and Russia, it faces a pivotal year as it transitions to full-spectrum warfighting.

By Michael Scanlon

2 days ago

B-52 with key radar upgrade flies to Edwards for testing

The new AESA radar is a major part of the U.S. Air Force's plan to thoroughly revamp the venerable B-52, and extend its life into at least the 2050s.

By Stephen Losey

3 weeks ago

How the Air Force brought a B-2 Spirit back to life

After four years of repair efforts, the "Spirit of Georgia" overcame obstacles to return to flight following a landing accident.

By Cristina Stassis

5 weeks ago

US Air Force names general to oversee major acquisition programs

In his new role, Lt. Gen. Dale White will oversee many of the Air Force's biggest ― and, in some cases, most troubled ― programs.

By Stephen Losey

7 weeks ago

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