B-52J Bomber Modernization Program
Sector: Airport • Location: Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, United States
Source: 19FortyFive
The B-52J Bomber Modernization Program involves upgrading the B-52 Stratofortress with new engines, radars, wiring, and other navigation and communication improvements. The program includes replacing the legacy AN/APQ-166 radar with the newer electronically scanned AN/APQ-188 Bomber Modernized Radar System, along with modifications to the radome cover to accommodate the new radar. The modernizatio
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Airport, Aerospace & Defense, Government
- Location
- Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- 19FortyFive
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The B-52J Bomber Modernization Program involves upgrading the B-52 Stratofortress with new engines, radars, wiring, and other navigation and communication improvements. The program includes replacing the legacy AN/APQ-166 radar with the newer electronically scanned AN/APQ-188 Bomber Modernized Radar System, along with modifications to the radome cover to accommodate the new radar. The modernization aims to enhance system reliability, reduce sustainment costs, and improve target location accuracy and tracking capabilities. |
Original sector | Defense |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Louisiana |
City | Barksdale Air Force Base |
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Source | 19FortyFive |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Airport, Aerospace & Defense, Government |
Article published date | 2025-05-21 |
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