The B-1B Lancer Has a Message for China and Russia’s Air Force

The B-1B Lancer Has a Message for China and Russia’s Air Force

Key Points: The U.S. Air Force recently relocated its entire fleet of B-1B Lancer bombers from Ellsworth Air Force Base to facilitate infrastructure upgrades ahead of the new B-21 Raider rollout. -Though aging, the Cold War-era B-1B remains valued for its high speed and payload capacity. -Its successor, the B-21 Raider, promises superior stealth, advanced […] The post The B-1B Lancer Has a Message for China and Russia’s Air Force appeared first …

USAF to Start Rotating Fighters to Misawa

The Air Force will rotate fighters through Misawa Air Base, Japan, as the U.S. begins to retire the F-16s now based there and the relocation of a permanent squadron of F-35s. “The Aircraft will transition on a rotational basis,” a Pacific Air Force spokesperson told Air & Space Forces Magazine in response to questions. “These rotations ensure the continuation of our long-standing mission to defend Japan and maintain an open and free Indo-Pacifi…