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Air Force says B-52 overhaul is back under control after years of turbulence
A top Air Force acquisition official told lawmakers the B-52 modernization effort has stabilized, even as the bomber’s engine and radar upgrades remain burdened by major cost growth and schedule slips.
Key Takeaways
- The Air Force says B-52 modernization cost and schedule are now stabilized.
- The engine replacement program rose to about $15 billion and slipped to a 2033 initial operational capability target.
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DT Editorial Team··via breakingdefense.com