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The B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Could Become a ‘Dangerous Gamble’

Key Points and Summary – A 100-aircraft B-21 Raider fleet is a dangerous minimum. Recent B-1B “boneyard” revivals highlight how thin America’s bomber force has become amid aging airframes and rising ...
The Air Force announced a second B-21 Raider flight test, marking progress on the $800 million stealth bomber that will ...
The B-21 Raider is special because it blends stealth, modular design, digital systems, and lower costs—making it the most ...
The Air Force's B-21 Raider fleet expands as Spartan joins flight testing, addressing America's critical need for more ...
The Air Force is examining the use of a flying wing that totes dozens of air-to-air missiles to support fighter operations.
The first B21 Stealth bombers shoudl be combat ready for initial operations in 2026. Air Force Chief of Staff David Allvin ...
The second B-21 Raider arrived at Edwards Air Force Base in the Mojave Desert as flight testing of the stealthy, flying-wing bomber ramps up.
Each B-21 bomber is reported to cost approximately $692 million in 2022 dollars. The U.S. Air Force's second B-21 Raider stealth bomber has entered flight testing in California, paving the way for ...
The mission was announced by both services a week later, on Sep. 9, 2025. While in the High North, the aircraft were refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Aerial Refueling Wing (ARW) based ...
The roar of piston engines and the thrust of early jets changed the face of conflict in the 20th century. From long-range ...
The Northrop Grumman B-2 heavy strategic bomber symbolizes firepower in every way. Designated as the “Spirit,” the stealth platform has remained a cornerstone of the Air Force’s bomber fleet for ...