{"id":105802,"date":"2025-12-31T03:55:06","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T03:55:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/105802\/"},"modified":"2025-12-31T03:55:06","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T03:55:06","slug":"port-san-antonio-among-work-sites-for-boeings-2b-contract-for-b-52-engine-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/105802\/","title":{"rendered":"Port San Antonio among work sites for Boeing\u2019s $2B contract for B-52 engine program"},"content":{"rendered":"

SAN ANTONIO \u2013 Port San Antonio is among the sites where Boeing Defense Systems will work on the $2.04 billion B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program, the U.S. Department of Defense<\/a> announced.<\/p>\n

The San Antonio Express-News<\/a> reported that Port San Antonio would be working on the nation\u2019s oldest bomber aircraft through at least 2033 under a new contract with the Pentagon.<\/p>\n

The contract includes system integration, modification and testing of two B-52 aircraft with new engines and associated subsystems, according to a news release from the Department of Defense. <\/p>\n

Earlier this month, Boeing completed ground integration and initial system checks for the B-52\u2019s new radar system at Port San Antonio, according to Boeing<\/a>. This radar upgrade is part of broader modernization efforts to keep the aircraft operational \u201cthrough 2050 and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n

Aside from work performance taking place in San Antonio, it will also happen in Oklahoma City, Seattle and Indianapolis, with completion expected by May 31, 2033. <\/p>\n

The program will be incrementally funded with fiscal 2026 research, development, test and evaluation funds totaling nearly $35.8 million.<\/p>\n

Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma is overseeing the contract, according to the release.<\/p>\n

KSAT has reached out to Port San Antonio for additional information. <\/p>\n

Read also: <\/p>\n

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