Construction of the very first B-21 Raider stealth bomber is moving along rapidly ahead of the aircraft's planned first flight in late 2021, an Air Force official recently said By Jared Keller ...

When the B-21 Raider is ready to join the fleet, the new bomber will take on a significant role in U.S. strategy, as two of America’s three strategic bombers are slated for retirement.

Summary: The U.S. Air Force is considering limiting its purchase of the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider to 100 units amid concerns of rapid technological advancements. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen.

A fleet of 100 B-21 Raiders would require more tankers than the 20 B-2 Spirits currently in service, as well as a faster fuel transfer rate to reduce the time needed to refuel in the air.

4 Key Points: The Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider is progressing steadily to become the backbone of the U.S. Air Force's bomber ...

Northrop Grumman received a second contract to build more B-21 Raider stealth bombers. The stealth bomber will eventually replace the Air Force's B-1 and B-2 bombers. The B-21 Raider is expected ...