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.
B-21 Raider
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.
Mitchell Institute calls for 200 B-21 Raider stealth bombers to Strengthen U.S. deterrence against China
A new report by the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies warns that current U.S. bomber plans are inadequate for winning a future conflict with China and calls on the Air Force to build at least 200 B-21 Raider stealth bombers.
Kathy Warden: Northrop Grumman expects U.S. Air Force deal to expand B-21 Raider bomber production by March
Northrop Grumman expects to reach an agreement with the U.S. Air Force by the end of March to accelerate production of the B-21 bomber, according to Chief Executive Officer Kathy Warden.
Northrop Grumman confirms ground tests for B-21 Raider bombers, eyes deal to speed up production
Multiple B-21 Raider bombers are currently undergoing ground tests, with Northrop Grumman preparing them to join the two aircraft already in flight testing, company president and CEO Kathy Warden confirmed on 21 October.
B-21 Raider test programme advances as Northrop and U.S. Air Force plan increased production with new funding
The second B-21 Raider bomber has completed a follow-up flight after its delivery from Northrop Grumman to the U.S. Air Force, marking a rise in the pace of testing.
Second B-21 Raider joins test programme to evaluate weapons and mission systems, says Northrop
The second B-21 Raider, which first flew on 11 September, will be used to test weapons and mission systems for the new stealth bomber, Northrop Grumman told Air & Space Forces Magazine.
Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider: two next-generation stealth bombers seen together for the first time [PHOTO]
The U.S. Air Force has revealed the first photograph showing two Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider stealth bombers together at Edwards Air Force Base.
B-21 Raider stealth bomber is a cornerstone of U.S. strategic nuclear modernisation, says General Allvin
The U.S. Department of the Air Force announced the arrival of the second B-21 Raider flight test aircraft on 11 September at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
Northrop Grumman delivers second B-21 Raider test aircraft to Edwards Air Force Base
Northrop Grumman is also preparing the Air Force to operate and maintain the B-21 through advanced training and management tools.
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