The B-1B Lancer does not typically perform “CONUS-to-CONUS” missions—flying from the mainland United States to the Middle East and back—but one may have been unavoidable this time.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Suciu covers trends in the world of aerospace and defense. The B-1Bs continue to serve in a bomber role with the Air Force.

Explore why the 1950s-era B-52 Stratofortress, capable of carrying 32,000 kg of weapons, remains a cornerstone of US airstrikes on Iran amid escalating conflict.

Novel capabilities ensure B-2 crews can ‘aviate, navigate, communicate, strike their targets, and get home safely’ with a bomber which ‘remains ready, effective, and survivable.’ The U.S. Air Force ...

Boeing received a $2 billion contract last month to start work on extending the life of 60-year-old U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers into the 2060s. The program to upgrade all 76 B-52Hs is ...

Though the set doesn’t include Funplex (released in 2008 on Astralwerks), it still provides new fans with a chance to own all the essential B-52s albums in one place. The vinyl version, limited to ...

The development and production of the U.S. Air Force's latest bomber — the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider — recently ramped up with the delivery of a second test plane to Edwards Air Force Base in ...