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"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.

"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.

"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.

Building off trends established by the fiscal 2023 budget, the service is asking for even more retirements in FY24 while seeking to launch new efforts like a program to field autonomous wingmen. “We've built a budget that we think has a reasonable balance between current-, midterm- and longer-term investments, if you will, or capabilities,” Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said.

Beginning this month, Boeing’s annual incentive plans will begin to pay out more than $1.2 billion to 143,000 eligible employees, including approximately $25 million to more than 3,500 eligible employees in Oklahoma.

The engine-maker is expecting to deliver more than 600 F130 turbofans to re-engine the USAF’s entire B-52H fleet.

The B-21 Raider is America's first new bomber in 30 years. It looks like the B-2 but has much more advanced technology, a longer range, and is more difficult to detect on radar. It is intended to allow us to address as yet unknown threats from future adversaries.

America's B-52 will likely fly for more than 100 years before it retires, but it was actually designed in a hotel room over 48 hours.

The Stratofortress bombers will be ready for another quarter-century of operations.

The B-52 is the old workhorse of the U.S. Air Force, and by giving it new engines, it has also received a new lease of life and will serve for 30 years.