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B-1B “Apocalypse II” Out Of The Boneyard And Back In Service

A Retired B-1B Has Returned to Service as the Air Force Extends the Bomber’s Relevance

The U.S. Air Force has returned a previously retired B-1B Lancer to operational status after nearly two years of work, an unusual move that highlights the bomber fleet’s continued value.

Key Takeaways

A B-1B retired in 2021 has returned to operational status after nearly two years of work.
The aircraft had been kept in Type 2000 storage at Davis-Monthan, preserving the option for reactivation.

DT Editorial Team·May 6, 2026·via twz.com

B-21 Refueling Test Image Offers the Clearest Top-Down View Yet of America’s Next Stealth Bomber

A newly released image from early aerial refueling trials has provided the first full overhead look at Northrop Grumman’s B-21 Raider, revealing more of the aircraft’s shape and highlighting how central endurance and low

Key Takeaways

Northrop Grumman released the first full overhead image of the B-21 during early aerial refueling trials.
The image offers a rare look at the bomber’s planform and exhaust area, both central to stealth design.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 15, 2026·via twz.com