B-52J: The U.S. Air Force’s Plan for a ‘Super’ Stratofortress Bomber

B-52J: The U.S. Air Force’s Plan for a ‘Super’ Stratofortress Bomber

Dr. Brent M. Eastwood, a former U.S. Army Infantry officer and defense expert, evaluates the strategic "long game" for the B-52 Stratofortress as it transitions into the B-52J standard. While current B-52H models are actively pummeling ballistic-missile production facilities in Operation Epic Fury, the modernization program is facing a "cost breach" and significant delays. The post B-52J: The U.S. Air Force’s Plan for a ‘Super’ Stratofortress Bo…