U.S. Air Force gives update on new B-21 stealth bomber ... - CBS News
Sep 19, 2024 · Air Force leaders gave an update on the B-21 Raider, a futuristic aircraft that is expected to become the United States' next nuclear stealth bomber. The aircraft can deliver both...
Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider - Wikipedia
The Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider is an American strategic bomber in development for the United States Air Force (USAF) by Northrop Grumman. Part of the Long Range Strike Bomber (LRS-B) program, it is to be a stealth intercontinental strategic bomber that can deliver conventional and thermonuclear weapons.
DAF provides B-21 Raider program updates - Air Force
Sep 18, 2024 · The B-21 will incrementally replace the B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit bombers to become the backbone of the Air Force’s flexible global strike capability. The airframe is a long-range, highly survivable stealth bomber capable of delivering a mix of conventional and nuclear munitions and will be the “air leg” of the nuclear triad, critical to ...
The B-21 Raider, the Air Force's new nuclear stealth bomber, …
Nov 10, 2023 · The B-21 Raider took its first test flight on Friday, moving the futuristic warplane closer to becoming the nation's next nuclear weapons stealth bomber. The Raider flew in Palmdale,...
Test B-21 flying up to twice a week, Northrop reports
Sep 18, 2024 · Flight testing of the Air Force’s B-21 Raider stealth bomber is moving along swimmingly, officials report, giving a rare, and small, update on the highly classified program.
B-21 Raider stealth bomber photos in flight released by Air Force
May 23, 2024 · The U.S. Air Force released the first in-flight photos of its newest nuclear stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider, on Wednesday after defense officials confirmed the sleek military aircraft had...
US Air Force unveils new B-21 Raider nuclear stealth bomber - BBC
The US Air Force has unveiled its newest nuclear stealth bomber, the B-21, which will gradually replace aircraft first flown in the Cold War. The first new bomber in 30 years could cost...
New Photo And Details About B-21 Raider Program and Progress …
Sep 18, 2023 · The B-21 Raider will be the backbone of the bomber fleet and will incrementally replace the B-1 and B-2 bombers as sufficient numbers of B-21s are available. The state-of-the-art bomber will...
Successful B-21 Test Moves Bomber Closer to First Flight, Still on ...
Jul 27, 2023 · The B-21 Raider accomplished its first “power on” test in recent months, moving it another step closer to a first flight that is still scheduled to take place before the end of 2023, Northrop Grumman officials announced July 27.
World Gets First Look at B-21 Raider - U.S. Department of Defense
Dec 3, 2022 · The Defense Department unveiled its newest bomber aircraft, the B-21 Raider, yesterday evening in Palmdale, California. As the first strategic bomber in more than three decades, the Air...