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Next major update for B-52H, replacing the radar

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The U.S. Air Force has earmarked $491 million over the next five-years to replace the AN/APQ-166 radar on the B-52H.

B-52H Stratofortress takes off after being taken out of long term storage
By U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Greg Steele [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

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