U.S. Air Force returns stored B-1B Lancer bomber to operational service after two-year regeneration effort
A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bomber previously stored in the Arizona desert has returned to operational service following an extensive regeneration and depot maintenance programme led by the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex at Tinker Air Force Base.
U.S. Air Force increases bomber deployment at RAF Fairford to 21 aircraft as B-1B fleet expands for Iran operations
Three additional B-1B Lancer bombers arrived at RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom on March 26, increasing the total number of U.S. bombers at the base to 21.
United States concentrates B-1B and B-52 bombers at RAF Fairford to expand Operation Epic Fury strikes on Iran
The United States has deployed strategic bombers to Europe as part of preparations to intensify air operations against Iran under Operation Epic Fury.
United States expands Operation Epic Fury as B-1B Lancer bombers strike Iran and officials warn campaign will intensify
The U.S. military is deploying additional fighter aircraft to the Middle East as Operation Epic Fury enters its third day, marking the largest buildup of American airpower in the region since the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
Report to Congress outlines evolving role, modernisation and oversight of U.S. Air Force strategic bomber fleet
A report to Congress by the Congressional Research Service states that the US Air Force currently operates three strategic bombers, the B-52 Stratofortress, B-1B Lancer and B-2 Spirit, to carry out conventional and nuclear missions.
B-1B Lancers conclude Bomber Task Force deployment and depart Misawa Air Base in Japan
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers and personnel from the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron at Dyess Air Force Base have departed Misawa Air Base after completing a Bomber Task Force deployment.
B-1B Lancer bomber arrives in Wichita for fuselage replacement enabled by digital twin
On 9 September a B-1B Lancer landed at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, to begin replacement of its Forward Intermediate Fuselage (FIF) at Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR).
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers return to Texas after two-week Bomber Task Force Europe deployment
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers have returned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, after completing a two-week deployment in support of Bomber Task Force Europe on 22 August.
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer strategic bombers train with NATO Allies in Norway to strengthen readiness
Three U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers from the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron deployed to Ørland, Norway, on 12 August 2025 in support of Bomber Task Force Europe.
U.S. B-1B Lancer strategic bombers and Allied Gripens fly over Riga to showcase NATO’s unity and readiness
“The security of the Baltic States and NATO's Eastern flank is the cornerstone of the security of the entire Euro-Atlantic region,” said Latvian Minister of Defence Andris Sprūds.
Defense Logistics Agency and U.S. Air Force boost B-1B Lancer and B-2 Spirit support at first Ohio working group
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime hosted its first Bombers Directorate Working Group on 29–30 July at the Defense Supply Center Columbus, supporting the U.S. Air Force’s B-1B and B-2 strategic bombers.
28th Bomb Wing wins 2024 Outstanding Unit Award for service with B-1B Lancer fleet
The 28th Bomb Wing has been awarded the 2024 Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award for its exceptionally meritorious service.