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Poor B-52 Readiness Creating Testing Challenges For New AGM-181A Nuclear Cruise Missile

Declining B-52 mission-capable rates are hampering flight testing of the AGM-181A LRSO nuclear cruise missile. The bomber fleet's availability directly affects integration milestones. LRSO is scheduled to replace the AGM-86B. Delays could ripple into initial operational capability timelines.

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