75 B-52 strategic bombers set to get gigabit connectivity and a fiber-optic network for their weapons pylons as part of a huge upgrade to keep them going till it reaches almost 100
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Defense is wiring 70‑year‑old airframes with gigabit, fiber‑connected pylons—longevity plus bandwidth is the new pattern, not clean‑sheet platforms. If you’re selling sensors, munitions, or autonomy, assume retrofit‑first architectures will dominate procurement for the next decade.
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