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Russian jets intercept B-52s during Baltic training flight

A defense official said the interception was safe and professional. However, it comes at a time of increasing tension between the U.S. and Russia.

By Stephen Losey

3 months ago

Air Force to send bomber task force to Europe

The Air Force has rotated bombers through overseas deployments as part of task forces since 2018.

By Stephen Losey

4 months ago

Airmen flying B-52 bombers should be more comfortable, lawmakers say

There are plenty of upgrades coming for the B-52. Now lawmakers want to make sure airmen's comfort is on that list.

By Riley Ceder

8 months ago

Engine fire forces B-52 bomber to make emergency landing at Minot AFB

One of the long-range bomber's eight engines caught fire.

By Courtney Mabeus-Brown

12 months ago

US Air Force eyes September for next phase of re-engining B-52 bombers

"This is an almost complete overhaul of the mission systems of the B-52 [that] will enable it to operate well into the future," says Andrew Hunter.

By Stephen Losey

23 months ago

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.

By Stephen Losey

2 years ago

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