Money for B-52 re-engine program won’t be funded before 2020

At the Association of Old Crows conference in Washington, head of U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command, told reporters that funding for the B-52 re-engine program will unlikely be approve before 2020.

USAF B-52 Stratofortress Engines
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“I think we’ve made a compelling case that the B-52’s going to be around, and it warrants being re-engined,” Gen. Robin Rand was quoted as saying.