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B-1B Lancer: The Bomber the Air Force Can't Seem to Ever Retire
The U.S. Air Force is reactivating and modernizing B-1B Lancer bombers to bridge the gap caused by delays in the B-21 Raider program. -Despite being an older platform, the B-1B is still valuable due to upgrades,
Why the U.S. Air Force Can't Afford to Retire the B-1B Lancer Bomber
The B-1B Lancer, despite being more than 30 years old, remains a vital asset for the U.S. Air Force. With 17 retired in 2021 and only 45 left, the Lancer will serve until the B-21 Raider is fully operational,
Air Force's B-21 Raider Making More Test Flights as Service Eyes 2 New Basing Locations
Whiteman currently houses the B-2 Spirit bomber. Dyess, like Ellsworth, hosts the B-1 Lancer bomber. The B-21 Raider, which was unveiled in late 2022, will eventually replace both the B-2 and B-1 fleets.
U.S. Air Force gives update on new B-21 stealth bomber: "Nobody on the planet can do what we're doing"
Currently, the stealth bomber remains in the test flight stage, and is doing two such flights a week, according to Thomas Jones, the Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector president. A photo shared by the Air Force shows one of the bombers during flight testing.
U.S. Air Force Tells the Entire World Where It Will Park Its Newest Nuclear Bomber
The USAF officially names two more Air Force bases from where the new B-21 Raider nuclear bomber will operate, brings the total number to three
B-21 Raider Testing: Is the Air Force's New Bomber Ready for Combat?
The U.S. Air Force's B-21 Raider stealth bomber is advancing well in its flight testing phase, flying up to twice weekly. Designed to replace the B-2 Spirit and B-1 Lancer, the B-21 aims to enhance the Air Force's long-range strike capabilities with modern stealth technology.
First video of top secret B-21 Raider stealth bomber released
The U.S. Air Force has released the first-ever flight footage of the highly secretive and state-of-the-art B-21 Raider long-range stealth bomber as it recently took to the skies over Edwards Air Force Base.
Air Force gives update on B-21 nuclear bomber program | Morning in America
The U.S. Air Force this week gave an update on the development of the B-21 Raider, a futuristic aircraft set to be the nation's next nuclear stealth bomber. Gen. Thomas Bussiere, commander of the Air Force Global Strike Command,
The B-21 Raider: The U.S. Air Force's New 'Battleship' Bomber?
The U.S. Air Force’s B-21 Raider program has seen cost reductions, with the fiscal 2025 procurement request lowered to $2.7 billion. Despite this, the future of long-range bombers remains in question,
Air Force shows off B-21 Raider bomber in flight tests
Recently, the B-21 completed the essential static test — meaning the structural design of the aircraft is sound.
New video reveals the powerful B-21 Raider: The world’s most advanced bomber
On September 18, during the Air, Space and Cyber Association conference, the United States Air Force revealed new images of its sixth-generation stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider.
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The B-1B Lancer: America's Aging Bomber That Remains Indispensable
The 37-year-old B-1B Lancer, fondly known as “The Bone,” still has a long term in store for itself in the United States Air ...
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Ellsworth Air Force Base Fires Second Commander in Just 2 Months
Lt. Col. Carsten Stahr, commander of the 28th Force Support Squadron, was relieved from duty last week, a brief news release ...
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Whiteman and Dyess AFB Picked as Second and Third Bases to Host the B-21 Raider Bomber
Whiteman Air Force Base is currently home to the B-2 Spirit, while Dyess Air Force Base hosts the B-1B Lancer. Both bases are ...
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Ellsworth AFB commander relieved of duty
Stahr, commander of the 28th Force Support Squadron at Ellsworth, was relieved of command Sept. 11 due to a loss of trust and confidence in his ability to lead.