US Air Force Overhauls B-52 Radar Upgrade Program Amid Soaring Costs
The U.S. Air Force is fundamentally restructuring its B-52 Radar Modernization Program due to significant cost overruns and schedule delays. The program has triggered a formal "Nunn-McCurdy breach," signifying a cost increase of at least 25% over its initial budget. In a major shift, the Air Force program office will now serve as the lead systems integrator, taking over the role from Boeing. The core issue lies not with the Raytheon-supplied radar hardware, but with the complexities of integrating it into the B-52's legacy systems. This overhaul is a critical attempt to get the vital modernization effort back on track.
Official Source: https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/us-air-force-overhauls-b-52-radar-upgrade-amid-cost-overruns
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