B-1B Lancer long-range strategic bomber: 40 striking years
The multi-mission B-1B Lancer, carrying the largest conventional payload of both guided and unguided weapons in the Air Force, is the backbone of America’s long-range bomber force.
B-1B Lancer
First-time ever: U.S. Air Force demonstrates three strategic bombers in one formation
The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command revealed its first-ever demonstration of a combined tri-bomber and fighter aircraft formation at the Hyundai Air and Sea Show over Miami Beach, Florida.
Behind the bomber: the team driving operational success
While the B-1B Lancer soars overhead, an extensive crew of Airmen watches proudly from the ground, admiring the results of their hard work and determination.
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers arrive in Japan in historic deployment to support Indo-Pacific
A Bomber Task Force deployment of U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft arrived at Misawa Air Base, Japan, on 15 April 2025.
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers join South Korean fighters in joint air training
Two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers and two F-16 Fighting Falcons participated in a joint air training exercise with Republic of Korea Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs and KF-16s on 15 April.
Ellsworth B-1B bombers complete Bomber Task Force 25-1, reinforcing Indo-Pacific presence
Four B-1B Lancer bombers from the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron (34th EBS) have returned to Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, after completing Bomber Task Force (BTF) 25-1.
Guardians of the North: 28th Maintenance Group relocates entire B-1B Lancer fleet for strategic operations
The 28th Maintenance Group has successfully mobilised the entire fleet of B-1B Lancers from Ellsworth Air Force Base (AFB) as part of a temporary relocation effort.
U.S. Air Force deploys B-1B Lancer bobmers to Guam for Indo-Pacific operations
The U.S. Air Force has deployed multiple B-1B Lancer aircraft, Airmen, and support equipment from the 34th Bomb Squadron, based at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, to Andersen Air Force Base in Guam.
2024 Bomber Task Force missions: A year of first-ever accomplishments
Since 2018, U.S. strategic Bomber Task Force (BTF) missions have provided theater familiarization for aircrew and aircraft integration opportunities with Allies and partners across the globe.
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers conclude combined drills with Allies
During a month-long deployment, which kicked off March 24 U.S. Air Force B-1Bs and supporting personnel conducted several missions to train alongside Allies and partners across the European region.
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers conclude Bomber Task Force 24-2
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, returned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, as they concluded Bomber Task Force 24-2.
U.S. Air Force conducts Bomber Task Force mission to Türkiye
Two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers flew from their deployed location at Morón Air Base, Spain, to Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, April 15, 2024.