The U.S. Air Force has confirmed that at least two additional B-21 Raider bombers will be flying by 2026 and can be modified for operational use if required.
The B-21 Raider, developed by Northrop Grumman, is considered the world’s first sixth-generation aircraft and is currently undergoing flight testing.
The United States Air Force is advancing an ambitious modernisation of its strategic bomber fleet, focusing on upgrading legacy aircraft while integrating the next-generation B-21 Raider.
Northrop Grumman continues to deliver strong performance across test and production on the B-21 Raider, with an LRIP Lot 2 award late last year signaling further confidence in the program’s technical performance and progress.
Northrop Grumman has confirmed the signing of a contract with the U.S. Department of Defense for the production of a second lot of B-21A Raider strategic bombers.
Northrop Grumman’s B-21 Raider program is making great progress as the team executes a robust flight test campaign and scales into production.
The B-21 is the next evolution of the U.S. Air Force strategic bomber fleet and the world’s first sixth-generation aircraft to reach the skies.
On November 10, the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider, a state-of-the-art strategic bomber, successfully completed its maidem flight from Plant 42 in Palmdale, California.
The U.S. Air Force announced that the B-21 Raider has commenced engine runs as part of its ground test program at Northrop Grumman’s Palmdale, California, facility.
For three decades, the B-2 Spirit, built by Northrop Grumman, has been the backbone of stealth technology for the U.S. Air Force.
The B-21 Raider joins the nuclear triad as a visible and flexible deterrent designed for the U.S. Air Force to meet its most complex missions.
The B-21 Raider will be the backbone of the U.S. bomber fleet and pivotal to supporting our nation’s strategic deterrence strategy.
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