U.S. Air Force says over $20 billion B-52J re-engining program cleared for development, new AESA radar authorized for production
The U.S. Air Force has approved the B-52J engine replacement program for development and cleared its new radar for low-rate production.
Rolls-Royce says F130 engines for U.S. Air Force B-52J bomber enter assembly ahead of flight-test deliveries beginning in 2027
The first deliveries are scheduled for April 2027 to support aircraft modification and flight testing.
U.S. Air Force rapidly launches multiple B-2 Spirit stealth bombers in Spirit Vigilance 2026 global strike readiness drill
The U.S. Air Force tested the 509th Bomb Wing’s ability to generate B-2 Spirit stealth bombers rapidly during Spirit Vigilance 2026 in August.
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See how U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bombers demonstrate precision strike capability at the Nevada Test and Training Range [VIDEO]
Low-observable technology allows the B-2 Spirit to penetrate sophisticated air defences and operate against heavily protected targets.
U.S. Air Force says Ellsworth enhances flightline security to protect B-21 Raider next-generation bomber from drones and advanced threats
“The B-21 Raider represents the future of our nation's strategic deterrence, and the security apparatus protecting it has to be equally advanced,” said Lt. Col. Michael Olson, commander of the 28th Security Forces Squadron.
Northrop Grumman CEO says B-21 production could accelerate as U.S. Air Force reviews larger sixth-generation stealth bomber fleet
The U.S. Air Force’s B-21 Raider is moving toward its first operational delivery in 2027 with the acquisition program running ahead of schedule, while Northrop Grumman expands the industrial base for higher production.
B-2 Spirit stealth bomber combat performance highlighted as 509th Bomb Wing wins Omaha Trophy after Iran and Yemen missions
The U.S. Air Force has highlighted the B-2 Spirit’s combat performance and strategic strike role after the 509th Bomb Wing was named U.S. Strategic Command’s top-performing strategic bomber unit of 2025.
Northrop Grumman boosts B-21 Raider production investment amid U.S. Air Force review of faster output and larger sixth-generation stealth bomber fleet
The investment is becoming a more significant part of Northrop Grumman’s capital-spending outlook.
Northrop Grumman says B-2 Spirit remains America’s only operational deep-strike nuclear stealth bomber for strategic deterrence
Northrop Grumman has highlighted the B-2 Spirit’s position in the U.S. strategic deterrent, describing the aircraft as the nation’s only operational deep-strike nuclear stealth bomber.
B-2 Spirit stealth bomber fly 16-hour direct mission to Australia, flexing America’s global strike power in the Pacific
The B-2 remains the only aircraft in the U.S. Air Force's inventory built for that mission: penetrating contested, heavily defended airspace and striking targets that other aircraft cannot reach undetected.
U.S. Air Force B-52 modernization slips more than three years as engine costs rise 38% and radar fielding moves to 2030
The U.S. Air Force’s $21 billion B-52 modernization effort faces rising costs and delays exceeding three years.
Northrop Grumman CEO says U.S. Air Force is weighing faster B-21 production and a larger Raider bomber program by year-end
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.