Two B-1 bombers from Dyce Air Force Base, Texas, were deployed to Singapore for joint exercises. The two Lancers arrived at the island nation’s Paya Lebar Air Base in January 2019. January 18th It will also lead an aerial refueling exercise with the Singapore Air Force (RSAF)’s A330 multipurpose tanker transport aircraft.
“For operational security reasons, we are unable to go into detail about potential dates for training requirements at this time, but we will continue to fly bomber missions in the Indo-Pacific region and address diverse security environments. This demonstrates the reliability of our nation’s forces,” a Pacific Air Forces spokesperson told Air & Space Force Magazine.
In a release, PACAF emphasized the importance of integration with the RSAF, citing “valuable professional interaction and training opportunities with a variety of aircraft and aircrews.”
Although PACAF did not characterize the bomber deployment as a bomber task force, the B-1 also engaged in separate training as a bomber task force. 4 F-15 Eagles January 18th, from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force over the Sea of Japan.
Photos posted to PACAF social media page A supersonic bomber was on display flying alongside Japanese fighter jets. According to PACAF, the purpose of these exercises is to “strengthen the deterrence and response capabilities and tactical skills of the Japan-U.S. alliance.”
“We continue our bomber missions in the Indo-Pacific region, demonstrating the reliability of our forces in dealing with diverse security environments,” the spokesperson added. “These training opportunities support national security objectives through the speed, flexibility and readiness of strategic bombers.”
In parallel, US Air Force F-35 fighter jets conducted joint training with the US. Multiple Air Self-Defense Force aircraft On January 17th and 19th, off the coast of Japan’s southern island of Okinawa.
The two-day exercise saw the participation of 27 F-15s, an E-767, two E-2C Hawkeyes, and two KC-46A Pegasus tankers from Japan, as well as about 10 American F-35s. The Air Self-Defense Force said in a statement that the training was conducted to strengthen bilateral response capabilities and tactical skills.
“We continue to fly bomber, cargo, tanker, and fighter missions in the Indo-Pacific, demonstrating the effectiveness of our military in providing security in a diverse and uncertain security environment.” the PACAF spokesperson added.
