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The B-1B Lancer ‘Super’ Bomber Is Coming
Despite celebrating its 40th anniversary, the B-1B Lancer bomber remains a “massively critical asset” for the U.S. Air Force.
The Air Force has called for at least 100 of the bombers to enter service by the early 2030s, replacing the aging Rockwell B-1B Lancer and Northrop B-2 Spirit.
Demand for the U.S. bomber fleet is at a record high, according to Air Force Global Strike Command’s Gen. Thomas Bussiere.
The change of command ceremony included Sen. John Thune and Rep. Dusty Johnson, and Maj. Gen. Jason R. Armagost, who is the commander of the Eighth Air Force, and commander of Joint Global Strike ...