Originally Posted by
Martin the Martian
I thought the whole point of the B-2 was that it wouldn't need an escort package?
B-2 was designed over 40 years ago for a different mission. Not needing an escort doesn't mean it's not prudent to use one.
B-1B was touted as a strictly nuclear bomber. They had to rip all the rotary launchers out and equip them with conventional bomb racks. Missions evolve over time.