U.S. Air Force B-52 strategic bomber completes ferry flight after installation of new AESA radar system
A B-52 Stratofortress has completed its ferry flight from Boeing’s San Antonio facility to Edwards Air Force Base after receiving a modernised radar under the B-52 Radar Modernization Program.
Alaskan Command unites B-52 bombers and USCG cutter Kimball for large-scale maritime strike exercise
Alaskan Command, operating under U.S. Northern Command, carried out simulated joint maritime strikes with two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers and the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kimball on 9 December 2025 in the Gulf of Alaska.
U.S. Air Force concludes B-52H Stratofortress mission in Europe following joint training with multiple Allies
U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers left Spain on 24 November to return to Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, marking the end of Bomber Task Force Europe 26-1.
U.S. Air Force demonstrates American air power with B-52, F-35 and F-16 display at Dubai Airshow 2025
The Dubai Airshow 2025 opened with a strong display of American air power featuring the B-52 Stratofortress, F-35 Lightning II, F-16 Fighting Falcon and U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon.
U.S. Air Force B-52 bombers train with Finland and Sweden in NATO-led exercises across Europe and Nordic region
U.S. B-52 Stratofortress bombers have begun a new round of training in Europe, involving Sweden and Finland as part of wider coordination efforts with NATO allies.
U.S. Air Force deploys B-52 bombers to Spain for joint training to bolster NATO readiness, deterrence
U.S. Air Force B-52 aircraft from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, landed at Morón Air Base, Spain, on 8 November 2025 for Bomber Task Force Europe 26-1.
U.S. Air Force deploys B-52 Stratofortress bomber to United Kingdom for Cobra Warrior exercise
U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress aircraft from the 307th Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, arrived at Royal Air Force Fairford on 11 September 2025 to take part in Cobra Warrior 2025.
U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers arrive in Guam for Indo-Pacific deployment
The deployment supports Pacific Air Forces’ ongoing training with Allies, partners, and joint forces across the Indo-Pacific region.
U.S. Air Force: B-52 Stratofortress marks 70 years of service with continued modernisation
The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) is marking the 70th anniversary of the B-52 Stratofortress, also known as the BUFF, celebrating its legacy as a central figure in American strategic airpower.
U.S. Air Force completes European Bomber Task Force deployment
Four U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers have successfully completed the latest Bomber Task Force 25-2 deployment and returned to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, on 17 March.
RAF Typhoons join international forces to escort U.S. B-52 bombers in Middle East missions
RAF Typhoon fighter jets, currently deployed in the Middle East, have participated in a series of missions escorting US Air Force B-52 bombers.
U.S. Air Force B-52 bombers drop JDAM guided bombs in Finland for the first time
Two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers successfully carried out air-to-ground bombing exercises in Finland on 6 March.