B-1Bs to Deploy to Norway

摘要

U.S. B-1B bombers will deploy to Norway for the first time, in both a message to Russia and a sign of the growing importance of the Arctic. B-1Bs from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, will fly out of 0rland Air Base on the coast of the Norwegian Sea. While bombers have repeatedly flown alongside Norwegian aircraft, this will be the first time Lancers will operate out of a base in the country, according to U.S. European Command. More than 200 Airmen will make up the Bomber Task Force. The Airmen were medically screened before deploying and will quarantine for 10 days once arriving. EUCOM did not disclose how long the bombers will be at the base, but they will conduct training with allies, including operating in the "high north" and across Europe.