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GAO flags cost growth and schedule risk in $21 billion B-52 modernization

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The Government Accountability Office warns that the U.S. Air Force’s effort to modernize the B-52 Stratofortress has become a roughly $21 billion program facing cost growth and schedule risks, raising questions about execution of the bomber’s long-term upgrade plan.

Discovered 2026-08-01T04:57:30.723286-07:00 | 2026-08-01T04:57:30.723286-07:00

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  • The reported $21 billion valuation underscores the scale of the Air Force’s commitment to extending and upgrading the B-52 fleet.
  • GAO’s concerns about cost growth and schedule risk signal potential pressure on modernization funding, delivery timelines and broader bomber-force planning.

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