As the Air Force prepares to operate its workhorse B-52 bomber into the 2050s, aircraft manufacturer Boeing expects the service to consider a slate of capability and sustainability upgrades to keep the aging bomber flying past its anticipated service life. The service is in the midst of upgrades to the B-52's communications and electronic warfare systems and its weapons bay and will likely release a request for proposals for a Link 16 capability in the coming months. The Air Force...