Printed from https://fiscalreceipts.com/program/B05200/ — data as of July 28, 2026. Every figure is citation-backed; see the page online for per-number provenance.
B-52
Budget Figures
FY2026 award data is a partial year — USASpending awards are reported on a rolling basis and the fiscal year does not close until September 30. why partial FY2026 data? →
- FY24
- $26.9M
- FY26
- $223.9M
● actuals (line) · ○ enacted · ◇ request — gaps are editions the program is absent from, never interpolated.
| Series | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actuals | $74.0M | $76.2M | $26.9M | ||
| Enacted | – | $112.7M | $65.8M | $77.5M | |
| Request | – | – | $65.8M | $194.8M | $223.9M |
blank = series not published for this year; – = absent from that edition.
Asked vs spent: the PB2024 book requested $65.8M for FY2024; the PB2026 book reports $26.9M actually spent — $38.9M below the request.
Program Lineage
No predecessor/successor lineage was recorded for this program element — no FY-to-FY transfer into or out of this line was stated in the ingested J-books, and none was inferred from the program structure.
Description
Description — B-52
The B-52H is a long-range strategic bomber capable of delivering the widest variety of nuclear and conventional standoff and direct attack munitions in the Air Force. The Air Force maintains 76 B-52Hs in its inventory. The Air Force plans to fly the B-52H to 2050. The B-52H averages 14,240 flight hours as of June 2024. This line item funds modifications to the B-52H aircraft. In accordance with Section 1815 of the FY 2008 National Defense Authorization Act (P.L. 110-181), this item is necessary for use by the active and reserve components of the Armed Forces for homeland defense missions, domestic emergency responses, and providing military support to civil authorities. Funding for the exhibit contained in PE 0101113F. Funding under this PE may be used to alleviate Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) issues.
Description — B-52
This is an FY 2026 New Start The B-52H Combat Network Communication Technology (CONECT) acquisition project supports nuclear and conventional operations by upgrading the B-52H fleet with data and voice communications capabilities along with improved threat and situational awareness to support participation in network centric operations. This CONECT modification includes procurement of 74 aircraft kits + 2 EMD kits that will be installed in conjunction with Programmed Depot Maintenance (PDM). Ground station mission planning hardware, support equipment, initial spares, and Interim Contractor Support (ICS) will be procured. Additional initial support/readiness efforts will develop and upgrade B-52H training devices with CONECT functionality. The CONECT training device upgrades provide full CONECT functionality to support aircrew training. The Aircrew Training Devices (ATDs) include three B-52H Weapon System Trainers (WST) and two Offensive Station Mission Trainers (OSMT), and the upgrades will also be installed in the Systems Integration Lab (SIL). The Other Government Cost line includes, but is not limited to, Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) and Material Shortages (DMSMS) costs to maintain the production configuration through the identification, review and monitoring of items with high obsolescence risk potential, classification of identified items according to criticality, identification of alternatives and implementation of resolutions. Resolutions may include non-recurring engineering (NRE) and/or replacement costs for DMSMS components, bridge buys of DMSMS components until NRE can be completed or Life of Type buys, whichever is most appropriate. Included in the Support Equipment line is the planning for establishment of an organic Depot capability, stand-up of the depot, procurement of depot equipment and procurement of the CONECT ground station. Funds may be used to address emerging and short-notice DMSMS issues. DMSMS efforts to include removal of end-of-life software/hardware within simulators systems and move to a modular, common open system architecture that is sustainable and cyber-resilient. Implement requirements and standards defined under the Simulator Common Architecture Requirements and Standards (SCARS) initiative. Funds may be used to resolve emerging safety of flight issues, accommodate technology insertion and fulfill Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) or other mandates necessary to ensure continued aircrew safety and mission effectiveness. CONECT installation completed in FY21 for the entire B-52 fleet of 76 aircraft. Post Production Support funds ICS until the depot is established for CONECT. DMSMS costs support maintaining the production configuration through the identification, review, and monitoring of items with high obsolescence risk potential, classification of identified items according to criticality, identification of alternatives, and the implementation of resolutions. This program has associated Research Development Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) funding in PE 0101113F. FY26 New start for the Radar Modernization Program (RMP) for the start of minor post production support requirements.
Justification
Justification — B-52
This program, P-3A Mod 6890, B-52 Radar Modernization, is a new start. The following programs are requesting procurement funding in FY26, more information for each program can be found in the respective P-3As: 6885/AETC Trainers: 6889/Bomber Tactical Data Link 6890 / B-52 Radar Modernization 6892/B-52 Low Cost Improvements 6884/B-52 Crypto Modernization 6896/B-52 VLF/LF Modernization 6897/B-52 CERP / Mission Employment Trainers 1/Other Mods The FY 2026 request was reduced by $.583 million for Advisory and Assistance Services to promote efficiencies and advance the policies of the Administration in alignment with Executive Order 14222, Implementing the President's Department of Government Efficiency Cost Efficiency Initiative.
Justification — B-52
FY 2026 Post Production Support funds for the B-52 Radar Modernization Program (RMP) to cover costs begin any initial post production support.
Budget Line Items(workbook-cited)
Exhibit P-1
| Account | Org | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Procurement, Air Force | F | FY24 Actuals | $26.9M |
| Aircraft Procurement, Air Force | F | FY25 Enacted | $77.5M |
| Aircraft Procurement, Air Force | F | FY26 Disc. Request | $111.0K |
| Aircraft Procurement, Air Force | F | FY26 Disc. Request | $223.8M |
| Aircraft Procurement, Air Force | F | FY26 Total | $223.8M |
| Aircraft Procurement, Air Force | F | FY26 Total | $111.0K |
Exhibit P-1R
| Account | Org | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Procurement, Air Force | F | FY24 Actuals | $7.23M |
| Aircraft Procurement, Air Force | F | FY25 Enacted | $37.9M |
| Aircraft Procurement, Air Force | F | FY 2026 request | $28.0M |
Budget Details(R-2/P-40 facts)
| Project | All Prior Years | FY24 Actuals | FY25 Total | FY26 Base | FY26 Request |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Element | $835.6M | $26.9M | $77.5M | $223.8M | $223.8M |
| Program Element | — | $0 | $0 | $111.0K | $111.0K |
No follow-the-dollar view — this program's awards haven't been crosswalked at high confidence (flows cover 17 of 1741 programs). why coverage is partial? →
Awards
No awards are linked to this program element at high confidence — the budget→award crosswalk only asserts links it can defend, and this line has none yet.
Lobbying Mentions
No Senate LDA lobbying filing in the tracked data mentions this program element by code or alias.
No research dossier for this program — dossiers cover 50 of 1741 programs, the largest fully J-book-detailed lines by FY2026 requested dollars. why no dossier here? →