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.
B-2 Spirit stealth bomber marks 37th anniversary of its first flight on July 17, 1989
Current plans call for the B-2 Spirit to remain in active service until 2032, at which point its successor will already be well established in the fleet.
U.S. Air Force sets two-pilot crew for B-21 Raider bomber as the service prepares future long-range strike force
The Air Force is also establishing a pilot transition program for selected weapons system officers and combat systems officers. Those […]
United States: Air Force Secretary visits Ellsworth as B-21 Raider facilities milestone advances next-generation bomber preparations
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. B-2 Spirit stealth bombers join Australian F-35s in Diamond Storm exercise to sharpen Indo-Pacific air warfare training
Australia’s next generation of air warfare experts trained alongside U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bombers during Exercise Diamond Storm.
B-52 crash at Edwards occurred during test flight tied to radar upgrade for future B-52J modernisation programme
The B-52H Stratofortress that crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California on June 15 was supporting tests for a new radar central to the bomber’s modernization.
U.S. Air Force advances B-21 Raider testing as operational pilot flies bomber earlier than in past programs
The U.S. Air Force said the flight reflects a major shift in how it evaluates critical next-generation aircraft.
Boeing advances B-1 strategic bomber pylon upgrade to carry hypersonic missiles and future standoff weapons
Boeing engineers in Oklahoma City have completed the preliminary design review for integrating the Load Adaptable Modular pylon onto the B-1 bomber.