5 May, 2025 | Defense News Aerospace 2025

As reported by Indo-Pacific Defense Forum on May 4, 2025, U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers conducted their first operations from Misawa Air Base in northern Japan. Their arrival in April 2025 was previously reported by Army Recognition, confirming their initial deployment from the base. This milestone marks a significant evolution in the United States’ strategic bomber posture in the Indo-Pacific and highlights a growing emphasis on forward-deployed deterrence.

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