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

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 ...
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The US Air Force Is Saying Goodbye to the B-1B Lancer

As the US Air Force shifts focus to fighting contested airspace, the B-1B Lancer’s average stealth features make it less suitable for modern near-peer conflicts. After decades of long-range, ...