At Barksdale Air Force Base, the roar of engines and the hum of legacy fill the air. The B-52 Stratofortress, first flown in 1952, still stands as a symbol of endurance, deterrence, and raw power.

The US looks set to deploy its Cold War heavy bombers to Iran as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth warned that Tuesday would mark the fiercest attacks of the war so far. Even after 70 years of service ...

The U.S. Air Force now operates three distinct bomber aircraft, all of which can trace their development back to the Cold War.

Key Points and Summary - Despite its incredible age, the B-52 Stratofortress is undergoing a massive modernization to remain a cornerstone of U.S. airpower into the 2050s. -Key upgrades include ...

Three US B-52 bombers landed in the UK on Monday as part of a looming assault on Iran’s missile sites — as the Pentagon vows to claim air superiority over the Islamic Republic. The B-52 ...

The Boeing B-52 is on track to become the first jet-powered aircraft to reach 100 years of continuous service, a milestone it will hit in the 2050s, thanks in part to its strategic reinvention and ...

Many of the aircraft currently serving the needs of the American military are decades-old, but only one of them has been officially confirmed to extend its service until it reaches at least a century ...