U.S. Air Force B-1B Bombers Train with Singapore, Japan Air Forces

A Republic of Singapore Air Force A330 conducted the air-to-air refueling as part of bilateral training.

Monday, January 22, 2024 at 02:15 PM ET

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A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, prepares to land at Paya Lebar Air Base, Singapore, Jan. 18, 2024. The B-1B will conduct air-to-air refueling training with the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport. [Courtesy: Republic of Singapore Air Force]

Key Takeaways:

U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers conducted air-to-air refueling training with a Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport in Singapore.
The same B-1B Lancers also performed bilateral training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) F-15s over the Sea of Japan.
Both training exercises were aimed at enhancing bilateral response capabilities, tactical skills, and professional exchanges with key partners in the region.

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Two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers recently practiced air-to-air refueling with the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), as part of bilateral training with key partners in the region, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) said.

During the training exercise, a RSAF A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport topped off the Lancers that arrived in Singapore on Thursday. The bombers are assigned to the 345th Bomb Squadron, based at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas.