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The Boeing (formerly Rockwell) B-1B Lancer is not one of those planes we get to see or hear something about on a daily basis. The supersonic heavy bomber is somewhat of a discreet presence for the general population but a frightening one for America’s enemies.
US Air Force/Paul Shirk The B-1B bomber "Spectre" retired to become an advanced maintenance trainer at Tinker Air Force Base. The bomber was involved in a May 2018 incident in which a fire led to an ejection seat misfire, after which the crew had to make an emergency landing. The US Air Force disclosed a few days ago that, in early April, the B-1B Lancer 86-109/DY, nicknamed "Spectre," has been retired at Tinker Air Force Base to become an advanced maintenance trainer. The aircraft was towed to an Aircraft Battle Damage Repair training pad at the 76th Maintenance...
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The U.S. State Department has reached a $13 million settlement with Honeywell over allegations it exported technical drawings of parts for the F-35 fighter jet and other weapons platforms to China, among other foreign countries.
US Air Force/Airman Jonah Fronk The Air Force is divesting B-1B bombers, aiming to retire the fleet by the end of the 2030s. The bombers are considered "the workhorse of the Air Force today." At least one of the outgoing bombers will find new life as a lab to help keep other B-1s flying. In February, the Air Force announced that it will begin retiring the B-1B Lancer from service by divesting 17 bombers from the fleet of 62. The divestment is being done to cut costs, streamline modernization and maintenance for other aircraft, and prepare for the introduction of ...
Northrop Grumman will design a new radar instrumentation system for the B-1B.