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US Deploys 6 B-52 Stratofortress Bombers to Indian Ocean Island

US Deploys 6 B-52 Stratofortress Bombers to Indian Ocean Island

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The United States Air Force is sending B-52 bombers to Diego Garcia, which could be used for operations against Iran if ordered.

South China Sea: US Flies Nuclear-Capable Bombers Near Scarborough Shoal

South China Sea: US Flies Nuclear-Capable Bombers Near Scarborough Shoal

By Ankit Panda
The bombers were en route to Guam from Diego Garcia.
US Air Force's New Stealth Bomber to Replace B-1Bs and B-2s

US Air Force's New Stealth Bomber to Replace B-1Bs and B-2s

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Air Force plans to mothball B-1Bs and B-2s as the service is shifting funds for its new B-21 stealth bomber.

After 10 Years, US B-52H Resumes Operations in Afghanistan

After 10 Years, US B-52H Resumes Operations in Afghanistan

By Shawn Snow
After increased rules of engagement for U.S. forces, the U.S. strategic bomber returns to Afghanistan.

US B-52 Bomber Drops First Stealthy Cruise Missile From Bomb Bay

US B-52 Bomber Drops First Stealthy Cruise Missile From Bomb Bay

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Air Force’s B-52 bomber just became a lot deadlier.

US B-52 Bomber Drops Precision-Guided Bomb From Internal Weapons Bay for the First Time

US B-52 Bomber Drops Precision-Guided Bomb From Internal Weapons Bay for the First Time

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A B-52 bomber successfully released a JDAM precision-guided bomb from its internal bomb bay for the first time in test.

US Sends B-52 Bomber Over South Korea in Response to Pyongyang’s Nuclear Test

US Sends B-52 Bomber Over South Korea in Response to Pyongyang’s Nuclear Test

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The low-level flight occurred on January 9 in the vicinity of Osan, South Korea.
US B-52 Bombers to Get New Long-Range Cruise Missile

US B-52 Bombers to Get New Long-Range Cruise Missile

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The B-52 “Stratofortress” will be armed with a new conventional long-range cruise missile.

Nuclear Bombers in an A2/AD World

Nuclear Bombers in an A2/AD World

By Zachary Keck
Anti-access/area-denial capabilities will not impact the nuclear mission of America’s bomber fleet.

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