Two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers recently practiced air-to-air refueling with the Singapore Air Force (RSAF) as part of bilateral training with key regional partners, according to the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF).
In the exercise, an RSAF A330 multipurpose tanker transport aircraft outperformed the Lancers, which arrived in Singapore on Thursday. The bombers are assigned to the 345th Bomb Squadron, based at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas.
“Integration with the RSAF provides valuable professional exchange and training opportunities with a variety of aircraft and aircrews,” PACAF said in a statement Friday.
On the same day, PACAF also posted a photo of two Dyce AFB-based B-1Bs flying in formation with JASDF F-15s. According to PACAF, the bilateral exercise will take place in the Sea of Japan and is aimed at strengthening response capabilities and tactical skills between the two countries.
The bilateral exercise with Japan involved four Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15s belonging to the 2nd Air Wing at Chitose Air Base and the Northern Control and Warning Group at Misawa Air Base.
Bilateral training with B-1 at Diess Air Base @JASDF_PAO_ENG The F-15 strengthens deterrence and response capabilities. #PACAF2030@usairforce | @Indiapacom pic.twitter.com/ABGbksZJ8y
— PACAF (@PACAF) January 19, 2024