Kathy Warden: faster B-21 Raider production could support larger future U.S. Air Force bomber fleet
Northrop Grumman hopes its efforts to accelerate B-21 Raider production will encourage the U.S. Air Force to consider a larger fleet of the advanced stealth bomber.
U.S. Air Force 2027 budget request emphasizes F-47, B-21 Raider and next-generation modernization
The Department of the Air Force’s fiscal year 2027 budget request is designed to strengthen readiness, accelerate modernization and prepare the Air Force and Space Force for growing threats across air and space domains.
Northrop Grumman: B-21 Raider stealth bomber completes U.S. Air Force 180-day test plan in 73 days
The Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider has completed a planned 180-day U.S. Air Force testing cycle in just 73 days, according to Northrop Grumman.
Australia urged to consider B-21 Raider bomber as interim capability to address AUKUS submarine gap
Australia should consider acquiring next-generation B-21 Raider stealth bombers from the United States as a potential interim capability under AUKUS.
U.S. defense chief signals need for more than 100 B-21 Raider bombers as Pentagon weighs future airpower requirements
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers on April 30 that the Pentagon may need significantly more than 100 B-21 Raider stealth bombers.
Northrop Grumman advances B-21 Raider testing with aerial refueling milestone to enhance long-range strike capability
Northrop Grumman said its B-21 Raider bomber has successfully demonstrated aerial refueling as part of its ongoing flight test campaign.
Pentagon considers second B-21 Raider production line as U.S. seeks to expand stealth bomber fleet and delivery pace
U.S. defense officials are considering establishing a second production line for the B-21 Raider stealth bomber as part of efforts to accelerate output and expand the fleet.
Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider bomber completes first observed aerial refueling test during flight over Mojave Desert
A new image published by aviation spotter T. Ace has revealed the first known aerial refueling of the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider stealth bomber.
U.S. Air Force leaders push greater weapons flexibility for bombers ahead of B-21 Raider operational debut
The exact payload capacity of the B-21 Raider remains classified, although the aircraft is about 30 percent smaller than the B-2 bomber.
U.S. Air Force leaders discuss Future Force Design priorities highlighting F-47 fighter and B-21 Raider bomber development
Senior U.S. Air Force leaders and industry experts outlined priorities for the service’s Future Force Design during a panel at the Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium in Aurora on February 25.
United States: Department of the Air Force details B-21 Raider production acceleration deal with Northrop Grumman
The Department of the Air Force and Northrop Grumman have reached an agreement to expand production capacity for the B-21 Raider bomber.
Northrop Grumman accelerates B-21 Raider strategic bomber production as testing advances and investment tops $5 billion
Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Air Force are accelerating production capacity of the B-21 Raider to deliver combat capability faster.