The B-1B Lancer is expected to be retired by the mid-2030s as the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider comes online. However, to avoid a potential capability gap in the event of delays to the Raider program, the U.S. Air Force has continued to upgrade the B-1B fleet, particularly in terms of payload enhancements.In line with this effort, Boeing has been awarded a new contract to produce external pylons for the B-1B. These pylons, known as the Large Adaptable Modular (LAM) system, have been in development for several years and are designed to significantly expand the bomber’s versatility. Once integrated, they are expected to boost the B-1B’s payload capacity by up to 50 percent, allowing it to carry a wider array of heavier munitions.The deal is worth approximately $78.7 million. It stipulates an initial $10 million in funding for 2025, with the remaining balance to be allocated in 2026.In this video, Defense Updates analyzes how B-1B’s lethality would be greatly increased by Large Adaptable Modular pylons?#defenseupdates #b1b #usmilitary Chapters:0:00 TITLE00:11 INTRODUCTION01:21 SPONSORSHIP – NordVPN01:55 THE DEAL03:16 B-1B with LAM pylon06:25 ANALYSIS