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The United States has begun conducting overland B-52 bomber missions over Iran, with General Dan Caine saying the strikes aim to interdict Iran’s missile, drone and naval supply chains as Washington projects air superiority; the move comes amid broader Middle East tensions, including Israeli actions in Lebanon and Gaza, UK defense deployments to the Gulf, and Iranian threats against Western companies.
The US Air Force is investigating a near miss incident involving a passenger plane and a B-52 bomber near Minot International Airport, where the bomber's flyover at the North Dakota State Fair may have contributed to the situation, prompting safety concerns and an official review.
A Delta regional jet narrowly avoided a mid-air collision with a B-52 bomber near Minot, North Dakota, prompting the pilot to perform an aggressive maneuver; the incident is under investigation by the Air Force and SkyWest.
A SkyWest flight from Minneapolis to Minot performed an evasive maneuver to avoid a mid-air collision with a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber, leading to a tense but ultimately safe landing, with investigations ongoing.
CNN gained exclusive access to a 33-hour B-52 bomber mission, showcasing the challenges and capabilities of the iconic aircraft. The flight covered over 13,000 miles, demonstrating the B-52's enduring role in US air power. Despite its age, the B-52 remains a cornerstone of the US bomber fleet, with plans for modernization to keep it flying for decades to come. The mission highlighted the aircraft's adaptability and the complex nature of military operations near China and North Korea.
The US Air Force conducted a test of a new hypersonic missile, the All-Up-Round AGM-183A, on a B-52 bomber in the Pacific, marking the first time the US has tested a hypersonic weapon in the Western Pacific. The missile's future is uncertain, as it has had limited success in previous testing, leading to uncertainty about its continuation. The B-52 bomber, despite being over half a century old, continues to play a crucial role in long-range strategic bomber missions and is being updated to remain relevant in the 21st century.