B-1B
Category: Procurement
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Line Item: B01B00
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FY25 Budget Request: $13.4M
Overview
Budget Account
3010F - Aircraft Procurement, Air Force
Budget Activity
05 - Modification of inservice aircraft
Previous Year
Description
The B-1B program, managed by the Air Force, focuses on modifying in-service aircraft to enhance strategic capabilities. The primary objective is to address obsolescence issues and improve the operational capabilities of the B-1B Lancer, a long-range, supersonic bomber. This involves significant hardware and software development to ensure the aircraft remains a vital component of the U.S. strategic bomber fleet. The modernization efforts aim to extend the service life of the B-1B fleet, which currently consists of 45 aircraft expected to remain operational beyond 2037.
One of the key initiatives under this program is the introduction of external pylons, designated as Modification 92319. This new capability aims to increase the B-1B's carriage capacity for standoff munitions, thereby enhancing its ability to deliver a greater volume of precision and non-precision weapons from extended ranges. This modification addresses current combatant command gaps and mitigates transition risks within the Air Force bomber fleet until the B-21 becomes fully operational. The external pylons will utilize existing hardpoints from previous configurations, enabling efficient integration without extensive structural changes.
The production strategy for these modifications involves procuring components in two production lots, with each lot consisting of Group A (Install Kit) and Group B (Equipment Kit). The kits include essential components such as wiring harnesses and Load Adjustable Modular (LAM) Pylons. The Boeing Company, located in Oklahoma City, is responsible for manufacturing these components, with contract dates set for February 2025 and October 2025. Deliveries are scheduled for June 2026 and June 2027.
The B-1B program's goals are centered around maintaining and enhancing the aircraft's strategic relevance through targeted modifications that improve its combat effectiveness and extend its operational lifespan. These efforts are crucial for sustaining U.S. airpower capabilities in a rapidly evolving global security environment.
One of the key initiatives under this program is the introduction of external pylons, designated as Modification 92319. This new capability aims to increase the B-1B's carriage capacity for standoff munitions, thereby enhancing its ability to deliver a greater volume of precision and non-precision weapons from extended ranges. This modification addresses current combatant command gaps and mitigates transition risks within the Air Force bomber fleet until the B-21 becomes fully operational. The external pylons will utilize existing hardpoints from previous configurations, enabling efficient integration without extensive structural changes.
The production strategy for these modifications involves procuring components in two production lots, with each lot consisting of Group A (Install Kit) and Group B (Equipment Kit). The kits include essential components such as wiring harnesses and Load Adjustable Modular (LAM) Pylons. The Boeing Company, located in Oklahoma City, is responsible for manufacturing these components, with contract dates set for February 2025 and October 2025. Deliveries are scheduled for June 2026 and June 2027.
The B-1B program's goals are centered around maintaining and enhancing the aircraft's strategic relevance through targeted modifications that improve its combat effectiveness and extend its operational lifespan. These efforts are crucial for sustaining U.S. airpower capabilities in a rapidly evolving global security environment.
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Budget Trend
B-1B Procurement Programs (B01B00) budget history and request
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
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| Actual | Actual | Actual | Actual | Actual | Actual | Actual | Actual | Actual | Actual | Enacted | Requested | Forecasted | Forecasted | Forecasted | Forecasted |
| $139,135,000 | $219,869,000 | $114,119,000 | $150,319,000 | $121,634,000 | $39,690,000 | $12,659,000 | $17,825,000 | $27,406,000 | $36,313,000 | $12,757,000 | $13,406,000 | $13,154,000 | $1,003,000 | $1,370,000 | $1,397,000 |
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FY2025 Budget Released: 03/09/24