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.
Second Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider bomber test flight expected before year’s end – Defense One
According to Defense One, a second B-21 Raider test flight is expected to take place before the end of 2025, with a senior Air Force official stressing the need for progress without imposing rigid deadlines.
U.S. Strategic Command review to determine future size of U.S. Air Force B-21 Raider bomber fleet
The U.S. Air Force has said a decision on the final size of the B-21 Raider bomber fleet will not be made soon, as U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM) continues a long-term analysis of requirements.
Northrop Grumman eyes B-21 production ramp-up amid $4.5 billion Pentagon funding boost
Northrop Grumman executives noted that the B-21 program could eventually exceed 10% of company revenues, depending on the final terms of the accelerated production arrangement.
U.S. Air Force says test B-21 Raider bombers can be made combat-ready, production to expand using existing facilities
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.
U.S. expands sixth-generation aircraft development with B-21 Raider and F-47 fighter
The B-21 Raider, developed by Northrop Grumman, is considered the world’s first sixth-generation aircraft and is currently undergoing flight testing.
Future of U.S. strategic bomber fleet centers on B-21 expansion and modernisation of legacy aircraft
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: B-21 Raider highlights strong performance through innovative technology
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.
U.S. Air Force awards contract for second lot of B-21A Raider bombers, Northrop Grumman confirms
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: progressing through advanced testing and scalable production
Northrop Grumman’s B-21 Raider program is making great progress as the team executes a robust flight test campaign and scales into production.
What you need to know about Northrop Grumman’s B-21 Raider
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.
Maiden flight of Northrop Grumman’s B-21 Raider strategic bomber
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.