U.S. Air Force: B-52H Stratofortress bombers arrive in Spain for Bomber Task Force Europe

USAF: More B-21s May Be Necessary if B-52J Upgrade Goes Awry

The Air Force might want to buy more than the planned fleet of 100 B-21 Raider bombers, particularly if the coming B-52J upgrade proves more challenging than anticipated, Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin told the Senate Armed Services Committee May 20. If the B-52 modernization program “goes worse than we hope, then we would need more” money for B-21s, Allvin told Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.). When the senator asked if the Air Force’s plan for …

U.S. Air Force: B-52H Stratofortress bombers arrive in Spain for Bomber Task Force Europe

The deployment will test and demonstrate Agile Combat Employment concepts by operating from smaller, more flexible locations throughout Europe and Africa. “Bomber Task Force Europe is a clear signal of peace through the strength of airpower,” said Lt. Gen. Jason T. Hinds, United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa deputy commander.     “This BTF deployment will ensure our forces remain resilient, dynamic and capable of responding to …