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B-1B ‘Bone’ goes hypersonic: US bomber to carry Mach 5+ missiles on wing pylons
« on: July 11, 2025, 01:25:40 pm »
B-1B ‘Bone’ goes hypersonic: US bomber to carry Mach 5+ missiles on wing pylons
The new pylons will allow the bombers to carry hypersonic weapons and other advanced standoff munitions.

Updated: Jul 11, 2025 10:09 AM EST
 
Kapil Kajal

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The US Air Force is taking a significant step to improve the effectiveness of its B-1B Lancer bombers, also known as The Bone. They are starting to buy new external Load Adaptable Modular (LAM) pylons.

These pylons will allow the bombers to carry hypersonic weapons and other advanced standoff munitions.

This move aims to fill gaps in capabilities while getting ready for the new B-21 Raider. It also aims to improve the B-1’s ability to strike from a distance in tough environments, especially in the Indo-Pacific region.
 
B-1B bombers’ new pylons
The Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal includes a “new start” initiative that requests over $50 million to support the External Heavy-Stores Pylon program.

https://interestingengineering.com/military/b-1b-hypersonic-us-bomber-missiles
« Last Edit: July 11, 2025, 01:26:40 pm by rangerrebew »
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Re: B-1B ‘Bone’ goes hypersonic: US bomber to carry Mach 5+ missiles on wing pylons
« Reply #1 on: July 11, 2025, 01:28:01 pm »
Basically, wasn't the Bone scrapped by the Biden military? :whistle:
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