Northrop Grumman Chief Executive Kathy Warden said the U.S. Air Force is evaluating whether to accelerate B-21 Raider production and expand the bomber program.
The Air Force is also establishing a pilot transition program for selected weapons system officers and combat systems officers. Those […]
Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink visited Ellsworth Air Force Base from June 30 to July 1. The visit focused on updates about the 28th Bomb Wing’s B-1B Lancer operations and preparations to onboard the B-21 Raider.
U.S. Navy Adm. Rich Correll, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, visited Dyess Air Force Base on June 23-24, 2026.
The U.S. Air Force said the flight reflects a major shift in how it evaluates critical next-generation aircraft.
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.
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.
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 should consider acquiring next-generation B-21 Raider stealth bombers from the United States as a potential interim capability under AUKUS.
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 said its B-21 Raider bomber has successfully demonstrated aerial refueling as part of its ongoing flight test campaign.
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.
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