B-1

The B-1 is a long-range, supersonic bomber aircraft used by the United States Air Force for strategic missions, including nuclear and conventional bombing capabilities.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to its removal from a UK air base amid security concerns and its association with a separate visa dispute between the US and Mexico.

Latest on B-1

• After B-1’s leave England, analysts point to limited options, importance of base defense
• US recalls B-1 bombers from UK air base following alleged terror plot
• US removes B-1 bombers from UK's Fairford air base amid security concerns
• U.S. removes B-1 bombers from U.K. base amid security concerns
• Borderlands Mexico: Trucker protest raises stakes in Mexico-US B-1 visa dispute
• Mexican truckers block California border crossing over B-1 visa crackdown

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