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B-1B Lancer Bomber

B-1B Lancer Bomber

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The B-1B Lancer Bomber Has A Sad Message for the Air Force

Key Points and Summary – Dr. Brent M. Eastwood argues the B-1B Lancer still has a role, even as the Air Force eyes retirement...

Brent M. EastwoodNovember 17, 2025

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron is photographed after landing at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 22, 2025. Three bombers deployed for Bomber Task Force Europe with a total force integration team composed of roughly 30% active-duty and 70% reserve Airmen from the 7th Bomb Wing and 489th Bomb Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron is photographed after landing at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 22, 2025. Three bombers deployed for Bomber Task Force Europe with a total force integration team composed of roughly 30% active-duty and 70% reserve Airmen from the 7th Bomb Wing and 489th Bomb Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The Mach 2.2 B-1A Bomber Has A Message for the U.S. Air Force

Key Points and Summary – The B-1A aimed to fuse B-52 range with B-58 speed: a Mach 2.2, variable-sweep nuclear bomber built to outrun...

Brent M. EastwoodNovember 13, 2025