B-52 aircraft were noted to be used in conflicts involving Iran, while Edwards Air Force Base continues to host defense contractor testing.
6 reports, 6 independent
Updated Jun 17
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What happened
B-52 aircraft were noted to be used in conflicts involving Iran, while Edwards Air Force Base continues to host defense contractor testing.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- A B-52 Stratofortress crashed during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base.Sub-event
B-52s used in conflicts including Iran; Base hosts defense contractor testing.1 source
B-52 production took place at the base.1 source
B-52 involved in fatal test flight.1 source
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The entities involved
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Boeing
American global aerospace and defense corporation
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Edwards Air Force Base
US Air Force base near Lancaster, California, United States (founded 1935)
Related events
- Edwards Air Force Base hosts B-52 bomber operations, and a crash investigation is underway involving safety review.
- Testing of new radar systems is underway on B-52 bombers at Edwards Air Force Base, which is located near Los Angeles.
- Testing for a radar modernization program and a B-52 crash involving company employees occurred at Edwards Air Force Base on June 15, 2026.
- Archer Aviation and Joby Aviation are vying for U.S. government defense contracts while conducting testing and operations at Edwards Air Force Base.
- Barksdale Air Force Base in North Dakota is home to B-52 bombers, originally designed for the Soviet Union, which are now involved in operations related to Iran.