U.S. Air Force to boost B-21 Raider production capacity by 25% under $4.5 billion deal
Funding agreement with Northrop Grumman aims to compress delivery timeline without expanding planned fleet size
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Second B-21 Stealth Bomber Makes Maiden Flight in California
Stealth aircraft spotted on video by aviation enthusiast before official confirmation
Second B-21 Raider nuclear bomber is close to flying
The 6th generation stealth aircraft is produced by Northrop Grumman in Palmdale, California, and will replace the B-1B and B-2 bombers in the U.S. Air Force.
Two more B-21 bombers to fly in 2026, with combat capability if needed
U.S. Air Force confirms test-configured B-21s can be quickly modified for operational missions; production ramp-up will use existing facilities
US Air Force considers more B-21s if B-52J upgrade fails
New stealth bomber will have at least 100 aircraft produced, but total could reach 145, officials say
Northrop Grumman awarded second B-21 Raider production contract
The company also said it could participate in the NGAD program, a 6th-generation fighter, if it is relaunched with new requirements
US Air Force mulls ordering more B-21 Raider stealth bombers
Northrop Grumman says NGAD program uncertainty could lead to order for more than 100 aircraft
Tests of the B-21 Raider nuclear bomber progress, says the US Air Force
Northrop Grumman's stealth aircraft is already performing up to two flights per week and undergoing fatigue tests. USAF will acquire at least 100 of these flying wings
Current B-2 air base to become second home for USAF's new B-21 Raider bomber
Whiteman AFB is the only one to operate 19 remaining stealth aircraft after the loss of two bombers in accidents
US Air Force shows B-21 stealth bomber in flight for the first time
Northrop Grumman's 6th-generation aircraft is in the midst of a test flight program from Edwards Air Force Base in California