The US Air Force has begun testing a significantly upgraded B-52 following delivery of the first aircraft fitted with Boeing’s APQ-188 AESA radar. This milestone marks a critical phase in the Radar Modernization Program, enabling improved target detection, reliability, and adaptability. The new radar integrates with advanced displays and processors, ensuring compatibility with future weapons and missions. As part of a broader modernization effort, the upgrade ensures the B-52 remains a viable and effective component of America’s strategic bomber force for decades to come.
