U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer arrive in Norway for Bomber Task Force Europe

U.S. Air Force: B-1B Lancers arrive in Norway for Bomber Task Force Europe deployment

While in Europe, the bomber aircrews will take part in a series of Ally-led training missions in complex, high-threat airspace. These will focus on the find, fix, track and target process, improving the speed and accuracy with which bombers and fighters respond to threats in real time.     The training will also involve countering simulated ground and air-based threats designed to restrict freedom of manoeuvre. Aircrews will be required to act d…

U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer arrive in Norway for Bomber Task Force Europe

U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft deployed from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, and arrived at Ørland Air Base, Norway, on Aug. 9, 2025, to begin Ally-led training operations as part of the latest Bomber Task Force Europe. The deployment empowers U.S. Air Force aircrews to refine tactics, increase flexibility and strengthen coordination with Allies by exercising and operating together increasing warfighting capabilities and readiness.