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TWZ Oct 10
B-52 To Get Stealthy AGM-158C Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles: Integrating the AGM-158C LRASM onto the B-52 means all three of the USAF’s bombers now have this ...
twz.com/air/b-52-to-get-stealthy-agm-158c-long-range-anti-ship-missiles
The Aviationist Oct 14
B-52 Stratofortress Set to Integrate the AGM-158C LRASM: A recent U.S. Navy contracting notice outlines plans to negotiate with Lockheed Martin to integrate the ...
theaviationist.com/2026/10/11/b-52-stratofortress-set-to-integrate-the-agm-158c-lrasm/
US turning B-52 bomber into long-range China ship killer: While the US is arming its long-serving B-52 with potent ship-killing missiles to take on China's ...
asiatimes.com/2026/10/us-turning-b-52-bomber-into-long-range-china-ship-killer/
Key FactsUS Navy plans LRASM integration into B-52 bombers
Oct 13, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: asiatimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: asiatimes.com
- Several media outlets reported this month that the US Navy intends to award Lockheed Martin a sole-source contract.
- The planned integration would allow up to 20 LRASMs from internal launchers and wing pylons.
- CSIS estimates that 450 to 1,000 LRASMs could be expended during the first week of a Taiwan conflict, costing roughly $3 million each.
- Analyses also warn that attacks on Pacific airbases, tanker links, and targeting networks could disrupt B-52 missions.
OpinionForget the next big thing: How America’s old things keep us safe : Be it our military or our commercial sector, everyone seems to be pushing for the next new ...
thehill.com/opinion/national-security/6139525-american-national-security-maintenance/
defence-blog.com Oct 07
U.S. Air Force B-52 pilots learn refueling in VR first: New U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress pilots are now making contact with a refueling tanker on their ...
defence-blog.com/u-s-air-force-b-52-pilots-learn-refueling-in-vr-first/
defence-blog.com Oct 05
U.S. Air Force gives B-52 a new satellite comms system: The U.S. Air Force has fielded a new satellite communications system on B-52 Stratofortress bombers ...
defence-blog.com/u-s-air-force-gives-b-52-a-new-satellite-comms-system/
Mapping where US bombers are based globally: The US has pulled its B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford amid Iran fears. Here’s where else they can fly from.
aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/6/mapping-where-us-bombers-are-based-around-the-world
The Drive Sep 26
Be Brave: This Lamborghini Gallardo That Was Rolled Needs a Rebuild: Everything will buff out, for sure.
thedrive.com/news/be-brave-this-lamborghini-gallardo-that-was-rolled-needs-a-rebuild
How many passports have you got? Do you know how “powerful” they are? This week the Swiss passport was ranked in the global top ten for visa-free travel around ... Show more
The week in Switzerland
The week in Switzerland
22 performer aircraft, 17 exhibitor aircraft and eight vehicles.
Pikes Peak Regional Airshow, the state’s largest airshow ... Show more
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America in push to get more bombers airborne: The US Air Force has launched a new readiness drive aimed at getting more B-52 Stratofortress and B-1 Lancer ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/america-in-push-to-get-more-bombers-airborne/
TWZ Aug 28
U.S. Expanding B-52 Bomber Capacity At Moron Air Base In Spain: The investment comes after Spain would not allow the U.S. to use Moron for long-range bomber ...
twz.com/news-features/u-s-expanding-b-52-bomber-capacity-at-moron-air-base-in-spain
A Colorado State Patrol aircraft aborted its landing at Centennial Airport after a green laser lit up the cockpit on final approach, the agency said Friday ... Show more
Laser forces Colorado State Patrol crew to abort Centennial landing
Laser forces Colorado State Patrol crew to abort Centennial landing
Unmanned aircraft systems have begun roaming areas of rough terrain where the 77% contained Aspen Acres fire continues to burn to aid firefighters ... Show more
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The aircraft Air Force football will honor with its 10th anniversary of the Air Power Legacy Series remains in the testing phase ... Show more
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On Monday, 22 airplanes flying to Denver were diverted to Colorado Springs due to severe weather near one of the world’s busiest airports. Attention Required! | Cloudflare
Weather conditions in Denver caused 22 planes to be diverted to the Colorado Springs Airport late Monday night, according to officials ... Show more
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United Airlines has partnered with Netflix’s hit series Chef’s Table to curate a menu for business-class travelers on long-distance flights to experience the ... Show more
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Air Force will resume B-52 radar testing with second bomber after deadly crash
defenseone.com/defense-systems/2026/07/air-force-will-resume-b-52-radar-testing-second-bomber-following-deadly-crash/415040/
TWZ Jul 02
B-52 Stratofortress Bombers Leave England After Iran War Deployment: The B-52 departures, along with other assets returning home as of late ...
twz.com/air/b-52-stratofortress-bombers-leave-england-after-iran-war-deployment
The Aviationist Jun 17
U.S. Air Force Releases Names of Fallen B-52 Crew Members: The U.S. Air Force released the names of the eight people killed when a B-52 Stratofortress crashed ...
theaviationist.com/2026/06/17/usaf-releases-names-of-fallen-b-52-crew-members/
Key FactsFatal B-52 Bomber Crash at Edwards Air Force Base
Jun 16, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
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- A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff during a routine training mission at Edwards Air Force Base.
- The crew of eight included military personnel, government civilians, and Boeing employees, all of whom perished in the fire.
- The aircraft was supporting a radar modernization program, with the cause of the crash still under investigation.
- Operations at Edwards Air Force Base were suspended until at least Tuesday due to runway damage from the accident.
We're grounding all operations at Edwards Air Force Base through at least Tuesday.— Air Force Colonel James Hayes, speaking at a press conference after the crash near Edwards Air Force Base
How B-52 accidentally dropped two nukes on North Carolina and one switch saved millions
wionews.com/world/how-b-52-accidentally-dropped-two-nukes-on-north-carolina-and-one-switch-saved-millions-1781965343962
A single B-52 bomber can carry 70,000 pounds of bombs! Here's what that actually looks like
wionews.com/world/a-single-b-52-bomber-can-carry-70-000-pounds-of-bombs-here-s-what-that-actually-looks-like-1781966083884
The B-52 has a 27-foot bomb bay big enough to walk through, it was built for nuclear armageddon
wionews.com/world/the-b-52-has-a-27-foot-bomb-bay-big-enough-to-walk-through-it-was-built-for-nuclear-armageddon-1782229600559
B-52's eight engines leave a black smoke trail visible for miles and it is finally getting fixed
wionews.com/world/b-52-s-eight-engines-leave-a-black-smoke-trail-visible-for-miles-and-it-is-finally-getting-fixed-1782229402919
Aircraft graveyard: Where did all the retired B-52 bombers go?: Hundreds of retired US Air Force B-52 bombers were permanently destroyed in the Arizona desert ...
wionews.com/photos/aircraft-graveyard-where-did-all-the-retired-b-52-bombers-go-1780861832035
8 engines, 32,000kg payload, 50,000ft ceiling: Why the B-52 Stratofortress is the most terrifying aircraft ever built
wionews.com/world/8-engines-32-000kg-payload-50-000ft-ceiling-why-the-b-52-stratofortress-is-the-most-terrifying-aircraft-ever-built-1781795703371
B-52 vs Tupolev Tu-95 "Bear-G": Comparing technical profile of US and Russia strategic bombers
wionews.com/photos/b-52-vs-tupolev-tu-95-bear-g-comparing-technical-profile-of-us-and-russia-strategic-bombers-1781618026627
What is the top speed of the B-52 bomber & how does it compare to modern bombers?
wionews.com/photos/what-is-the-top-speed-of-the-b-52-how-does-it-compare-to-modern-bombers-1781773243089
An engineer marking his wedding anniversary, service members and Boeing employees are among the victims of B-52 bomber crash
ctvnews.ca/world/article/an-engineer-marking-his-wedding-anniversary-service-members-and-boeing-employees-are-among-the-victims-of-b-52-bomber-crash/
Military IDs Victims Of Fiery B-52 Crash At California Air Force Base: Four active-duty airmen, a reservist and three civilians who were on a team devoted to ...
huffpost.com/entry/military-crash-california-b-52-bomber-victims_n_6a3338d2e4b0dfdabceb18b9
Air Force names 8 killed in fiery B-52 crash at California base: The Air Force identified the eight people killed in a B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base ...
sfchronicle.com/california/article/b52-crash-victims-identified-22310130.php
One of the eight people who died in the crash of an Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber in California on Monday had recently welcomed a son, his wife said.
From NY POSTcast: The first victim of the catastrophic crash of a B-52 Stratofortress at Edwards Air Force Base was identified as Lt. Col. Miles Middleton ... Show more
Straight Arrow Jun 16
G7 opens with Iran, Ukraine in focus; B-52 crash kills 8 on test flight: Plus, Alaska boots the duplicate Dan Sullivan from the Senate race. And a duck has ...
san.com/cc/g7-opens-with-iran-ukraine-in-focus-b-52-crash-kills-8-on-test-flight/
8 people dead in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in Southern California, officials say
asiaone.com/world/8-people-dead-b-52-bomber-crash-us-air-force-base-southern-california-officials-say
USA: Eight dead in US fighter jet crash in California: Ein B-52-Langstreckenbomber ist in Kalifornien auf einem Testflug kurz nach dem Start zerschellt ...
zeit.de/gesellschaft/zeitgeschehen/2026-06/usa-absturz-kampfflugzeugs-kalifornien-tote
The Freedom Plane, a Boeing 737 carrying a collection of founding documents, has taken to the skies to celebrate a quarter-millennium of U.S ... Show more
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The Freedom Plane, from the National Archives, is carrying some of the country’s original founding documents to eight cities across the country as part of the ... Show more
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defence-blog.com May 21
B-52 getting a new pylon to handle four times heavier bombs: The U.S. Air Force published a request for information on May 20, seeking industry proposals to ...
defence-blog.com/b-52-getting-a-new-pylon-to-handle-four-times-heavier-bombs/
The Aviationist May 04
B-52J Commercial Engine Replacement Program Passes Critical Design Review: The Critical Design Review of the CERP program paves the way for the modification of ...
theaviationist.com/2026/05/04/b-52j-cerp-passes-critical-design-review/
The Aviationist May 09
U.S. Air Force Launches Analysis of Requirements for Possible B-52 Successor: The U.S. Air Force is launching next year a Heavy Bomber Analysis of Alternatives ...
theaviationist.com/2026/05/08/usaf-analysis-possible-b-52-successor/
AeroTime May 05
B-52J takes shape as engine upgrade clears design review: The US Air Force’s B-52J engine replacement has cleared design review, moving the bomber closer to ...
aerotime.aero/articles/usaf-b-52j-reengining-closer-flight-testing
The US is using B-52 Stratofortress bombers for combat missions in Iran and has declared air superiority over the country after a month of war ... Show more
An American B52 "fails to take off" at RAF Fairford after appearing to have engine trouble
defence-blog.com Apr 17
U.S. Air Force launches B-52J upgrade kits for long-term bomber overhaul: The U.S. Air Force has issued a draft solicitation for the B-52J Commercial Engine ...
defence-blog.com/u-s-air-force-launches-b-52j-upgrade-kits-for-long-term-bomber-overhaul/
Colorado Springs Utilities planned to break ground this spring on a massive new natural gas power plant near the Colorado Springs Airport. Instead ... Show more
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US air superiority over Iran cleared the way for B-52 overland missions: top general
businessinsider.com/us-air-superiority-iran-b52-overland-flights-general-2026-3
Decades-old B-52 Stratofortress bombers are now conducting overland missions in #Iran . #B52bombers #military
US Air Force aircraft have been spotted at RAF Fairford this morning. ✈️🇺🇸
A US Air Force Rockwell B-1B Lancer bomber and B-52 Stratofortress bomber were ... Show more
Two Boeing B-52 Stratofortress bombers heading east over the Mediterranean Sea.
B-52 Missions Coincide With Boeing Stock Surge - Boeing (NYSE:BA): B-52 missions over Iran draw attention as Boeing stock rises on legal relief and recovery ...
benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/26/04/51596219/as-rock-n-roll-era-bombers-head-to-iran-boeings-stock-is-taking-off-too
Trump lets the "Stratosaurus" bomb - | Shortcomings play no role in the Iran-Iraq War
morgenpost.de/politik/article411612863/b-52-bomber-usa-iran-krieg-trump.html
The Aviationist Mar 21
The U.S. Air Force is progressing with the integrations tests of the AGM-181 Long Range Stand Off (LRSO) missile, the service’s next-gen stealth nuclear cruise ... Show more
Homepage: edit Drones MQ-4 Triton Disappears over Persian Gulf after Squawking Comms Link Loss Stefano D'Urso David Cenciotti April 9 ...
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US Deploys cold war-era B-52s to decimate Iranian defenses: Can Tehran’s degraded shield hold?
financialexpress.com/world-news/us-deploys-cold-war-era-b-52s-to-decimate-iranian-defenses-can-tehrans-degraded-shield-hold/4192209/
TWZ Mar 25
U.S. Battled Drone Incursions Over Key Bases At Home After Launch Of Epic Fury: It remains unclear who is behind the incursions, which have occurred now at two ...
twz.com/news-features/u-s-battled-drone-incursions-over-key-bases-at-home-after-launch-of-epic-fury
Massive US B52 bomber declares emergency over England's south coast: It was seen circling at approximately 10,000 feet just east of Southampton
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/world-news/b52-bomber-emergency-south-coast-33650107
Philstar Life Mar 23
Almost 24 years ago, Steve and Debbi Kanatzar put their money on the line by purchasing a Boeing KC-97 tanker and betting on a dream: turning the retired ... Show more
Fasten your seatbelt: Dinner is served in a plane in Colorado Springs
Fasten your seatbelt: Dinner is served in a plane in Colorado Springs
There have been some remarkable aircraft making use of RAF Fairford in the last few weeks 👀
Two strategic bombers have made use of the base - the B-1 Lancer ... Show more
From Vietnam to Iran, aging B-52 notches another war: "The B-52 Stratofortress has been utilized in every major conflict since 1965."
axios.com/2026/03/11/b52-stratofortress-iran-war-boeing
A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress takes off for night mission during Operation Epic Fury.
Operation Epic Fury: USA deploys A-10 and B-52 for massive attacks on Iran: Operation Epic Fury: US deploys A-10 and B-52 for massive attacks on Iran.
hna.de/politik/operation-epic-fury-usa-setzen-10-und-52-fuer-massive-iran-angriffe-ein-zr-94222090.html
The Aviationist Mar 09
B-52H Bombers Join B-1Bs Deployed to RAF Fairford: Three B-52H Stratofortress bombers deployed to RAF Fairford, joining B-1B Lancers deployed in the previous ...
theaviationist.com/2026/03/09/b-52h-bombers-join-b-1bs-fairford/
B-52 "Stratofortress" - | The Dinosaur Among Bombers Fight against the Mullahs: B-52 “Stratofortress” - | The dinosaur among bombers - | Video - | WELT
US Air Force B-52s arrive at RAF base in UK | The Jerusalem Post: The bombers landed at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on Monday, following the arrival of other ...
jpost.com/international/article-889548
The West Country airbase home to Trump's nuclear bombers ahead of Iran missions: RAF Fairford is one of only two bases in Europe that can host all three of the ...
inews.co.uk/news/world/uk-airbase-home-trump-nuclear-bombers-iran-missions-4279080
Rolls-Royce completes key B-52J engine altitude testing: Rolls-Royce has completed altitude and operability testing of its F130 engine as part of the programme ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/rolls-royce-completes-key-b-52j-engine-altitude-testing/
defence-blog.com Mar 07
CENTCOM reports B-52 strikes on Iranian missile sites: The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that Boeing B-52H Stratofortress bombers conducted ...
defence-blog.com/centcom-reports-b-52-strikes-on-iranian-missile-sites/
'Airpower remains unmatched': US lauds B-52's might for striking Iranian ballistic missile
wionews.com/world/-airpower-remains-unmatched-us-lauds-b-52-s-might-for-striking-iranian-ballistic-missile-1772731278381
US Air Force to 'quadruple' its bomber strike power to hit Iran: Nature of air campaign 'about to change' with more B-52s and 'daddy of bombers' going into ...
thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/03/03/us-air-force-to-quadruple-its-bomber-strike-power-to-hit-iran/
On battlefields where radio signals can drown out critical GPS signals guiding aircraft and vehicles, Lockheed Martin is building new satellites that will ... Show more
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visited Colorado space companies Monday and promised to cut bureaucracy within the Pentagon to ensure smaller defense ... Show more
Man jailed after more than 7,000 cannabis plants found in former Northampton town centre casino
Man jailed after more than 7,000 cannabis plants found in former Northampton town centre casino
Replacement B-52 test engine deliveries expected in 2027: The new F130 engines aim to keep the Cold War-era bomber flying through the 2050s.
defenseone.com/business/2026/02/replacement-b-52-test-engine-deliveries-expected-2027/411594/
Gizmochina Feb 17
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