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]

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U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers conducted bilateral training with the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), practicing air-to-air refueling with an RSAF A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport.
The same B-1B bombers also participated in a separate bilateral training exercise with Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) F-15s, flying in formation over the Sea of Japan.
Both exercises aimed to enhance professional exchanges, tactical skills, and bilateral response and deterrence capabilities with key U.S. partners in the Pacific 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.