Friday, June 2, 2023

U.S. Air Force Has Started Modernizing The Radars On Its B-52 Fleet

A USAF’s B-52H aircraft prepared for launch before flying to Moron Air Base to participate in BTF 23-2 at Minot AFB. Credit: © US Air Force, photo by Staff Sgt. Michael A. Richmond/AIRCOM – Allied Air Command. 

Airforce Technology: US Air Force initiates radar modernisation for B-52 fleet 

Replacing outdated radar technology will enhance the B-52's navigation, targeting, and situational awareness capabilities, ensuring its effectiveness in higher-threat environments. 

The US Air Force’s B-52 radar modernisation program takes a step forward as a B-52 from the 307th Bomb Wing arrives at a Boeing facility in San Antonio to receive the Active Electronically Scanned Array system (AESA). 

The US Air Force commenced its program by welcoming a B-52 bomber from the 307th Bomb Wing to a Boeing Co. facility in San Antonio on May 25. This deployment aims to equip the aircraft with the AESA.

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U.S. Air Force Has Started Modernizing The Radars On Its B-52 Fleet  

US Air Force, Boeing Commence Radar Upgrade for B-52 Stratofortress Fleet -- The Defense Post  

The Air Force Is Getting ‘New’ B-52 Bombers -- 19Fortyfive  

Air Force, Partners Commence B-52 Bomber Radar Modernization -- Executive Gov  

USAF’s ‘Big Ugly Fat Fellow’ – B-52 Stratofortress – To Get New AESA Radar Amid Continued Hostilities By Russia & China -- EurAsian Times

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Good thing this is not outsourced to Russians