B-52 achieves key milestones for engine, radar modernization
September 15, 2026
September 15, 2026
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news:
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B-52 achieves key milestones for engine, radar modernization
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The U.S. Air Force marked major progress in the long-term modernization of the B-52 strategic bomber fleet in 2026 with two critical acquisition decisions: Milestone B approval on June 1 for the B-52J Commercial Engine Replacement Program, allowing the engine upgr . . .
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B-52 achieves key milestones for engine, radar modernization
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The U.S. Air Force marked major progress in the long-term modernization of the B-52 strategic bomber fleet in 2026 with two critical acquisition decisions: Milestone B approval on June 1 for the B-52J Commercial Engine Replacement Program, allowing the engine upgr . . .