Cost of B-21 bomber infrastructure at first operational base doubles to US$2 billion
US Air Force estimated a US$1 billion investment at Ellsworth in 2021, while preparations continue to receive the first Raider in 2027
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B-21 automation drives USAF plan to retrain bomber crew officers as pilots
The US Air Force confirms two-pilot crew for the Raider and launches transition program for weapons and combat systems officers
B-21 Raider completes first aerial refueling tests
Stealth bomber moves into longer missions ahead of planned entry into service later this decade
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
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