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.
The United States has deployed strategic bombers to Europe as part of preparations to intensify air operations against Iran under Operation Epic Fury.
U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bombers took part in strikes against roughly 200 targets inside Iran during a 72-hour period, according to U.S. Central Command.
The exact payload capacity of the B-21 Raider remains classified, although the aircraft is about 30 percent smaller than the B-2 bomber.
Four B-2A Spirit stealth bombers conducted a direct flight from the United States to strike targets in Iran during the night of February 28 to March 1.
Rolls-Royce has completed altitude and operability testing for its F130 engine, marking another step toward delivery for the U.S. Air Force B-52J Stratofortress program.
Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Air Force are accelerating production capacity of the B-21 Raider to deliver combat capability faster.
Global aerospace and national security company SNC announced the successful first flight of its Adaptable Communications Suite (ACS 4.0) integrated on the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber.
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.
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.
A report to Congress by the Congressional Research Service states that the US Air Force currently operates three strategic bombers, the B-52 Stratofortress, B-1B Lancer and B-2 Spirit, to carry out conventional and nuclear missions.
Boeing Defense Systems has been awarded a $2.04 billion task order by the U.S. Department of War to continue work on the B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program.
