Pentagon is looking for drone bombers, but don't expect a B52 replacement, as they'd carry only an 18 lb payload

Pentagon is looking for drone bombers, but don't expect a B52 replacement, as they'd carry only an 18 lb payload

Pentagon is looking for drone bombers, but don't expect a B52 replacement, as they'd carry only an 18 lb payload

Reusable bomber drones carrying 18-pound payloads will compete in October's Gauntlet trial for $32 million in prototype contracts.

Published date: 31-07-2026 11:25 PM