Feb 23 2024

U.S. bombers arrive in Sweden for Bomber Task Force 24-2

LULEA, Sweden -Two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer strategic bombers arrived in Luleå-Kallax Air Base, Sweden, for Bomber Task Force 24-2, on February 23, 2024 for integration and interoperability training with European nations.

Regular and routine deployments of U.S. strategic bombers also provide critical touch points to train and operate alongside our Allies and partners

During the deployment, the bomber crews and support personnel will integrate with the Swedish Armed Forces, NATO Allies and other international partners to synchronize capabilities and assure security commitments across the U.S. European Command area of responsibility.

A U.S. Air Force B-1B strategic bomber in final approach at Luleå Air Base, Sweden, on February 23, integration and interoperability training with European nations. Photo by Jake Jacobsen.

While in Europe, the bomber crews and support personnel will integrate with the Swedish Armed Forces, NATO Allies and other international partners. Photo by Jake Jacobsen.

Through strategic deployments like the BTFs, the United States enable dynamic force employment in the European theatre and assurance of Allies and Partners. Photo by Jake Jacobsen.

The U.S. routinely demonstrates its commitment to NATO Allies and partners through BTF missions. Through these missions, U.S. Air Forces Europe – Air Forces Africa enables dynamic force employment in the European theater, providing strategic predictability and assurance for Allies and partners while contributing to deterrence by introducing greater operational unpredictability for potential adversaries.

Regular and routine deployments of U.S. strategic bombers also provide critical touch points to train and operate alongside our Allies and partners while bolstering a collective response to any global conflict.

Story by United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa Public Affairs Office