B-1B's war achievements spur new upgrade proposals

Encouraged by the B-1B bomber's strong showing in Afghanistan and Iraq, the Boeing program's backers plan to push for returning 12 retired bombers to operational status and to seek funds for new upgrades for the fleet. "I'll be optimistic and say that [the B-1B's war record] is going to basically...

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