The 70 year old B 52 will be almost new after upgrades
Lt. Gen. Michael Guetlein, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead U.S. Strategic Command, has emphasized that the 70-year-old B-52 bomber will essentially become “a new airplane” following long-awaited upgrades. This statement highlights a significant modernization effort for the U.S. nuclear arsenal. Guetlein’s comments, made during a defense industry event on November 4, 2025, underscore the…