5 Reasons the B-1B Lancer Bomber Is Headed to the ‘Boneyard’ for Good

5 Reasons the B-1B Lancer Bomber Is Headed to the ‘Boneyard’ for Good

Key Points and Summary – After nearly 40 years of service, the B-1B Lancer is heading for retirement in the 2030s. The Air Force cites aging, fatigue-prone airframes and soaring maintenance that’s left mission-capable rates chronically low. Sideview of B-1B Lancer Bomber. Image Credit: National Security Journal. -Designed for Cold War nuclear penetration, the non-stealth B-1B struggles in modern, highly contested airspace. Enter the B-21 Raider:…