The importance of the B-52’s hypersonic warfare capabilities cannot be overstated in the current geopolitical moment.

It was built by Boeing during the Cold War era to carry out nuclear missions and made its maiden flight in April 1952. The ...

The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress has been an icon of military aviation for decades. Its sweeping wings and eight-engine configuration is unmistakable. The silhouette of the colossal jet has grown to be ...

Boeing B-52 Stratofortress bombers were deployed to conduct a low-pass flyover in Sweden. The flight marked the anniversary ...

Fighter jets from NATO countries intercepted two long-range U.S. heavy bombers in intensive Arctic drills, as tensions ...

The B-52 may be nearly eighty years old, but the bomber continues to support the U.S. nuclear deterrence apparatus.

A positive outlook on cash flow and a deal to build the U.S. Air Force's next-generation fighter jet were part of a strong ...

Brendan Cole is a Newsweek Senior News Reporter based in London, UK. His focus is Russia and Ukraine, in particular the war started by Moscow. He also covers other areas of geopolitics including ...

Boeing caught a break this week with two pieces of good news that sent its stock up more than 10% over the past five days. The U.S. Air Force on Friday selected the aerospace giant to build and ...

After the conclusion of World War II, tensions in Southeast Asia grew as France attempted to reestablish colonial rule over Vietnam. The consequences of these efforts would lead to the Vietnam War ...

AURORA, Colo. — Barely more than six in 10 aircraft in the Air Force’s fleet were able to carry out their missions on an average day in fiscal 2024, according to a Defense News analysis.

Pilots operating the B-52 Stratofortress endure some of the world’s most extended missions, often exceeding 30 hours. Sustaining concentration while crossing multiple time zones requires significant ...