Air Force's B-21 Raider Making More Test Flights
U.S. Air Force gives update on new B-21 stealth bomber: "Nobody on the planet can do what we're doing"
Currently, the stealth bomber remains in the test flight stage, and is doing two such flights a week, according to Thomas Jones, the Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector president. A photo shared by the Air Force shows one of the bombers during flight testing.
See the first video showing the US Air Force's B-21 Raider in flight
The B-21 Raider strategic bomber is now flying twice a week, US Air Force officials said, a major step toward the goal of flying them daily.
US Air Force names second and third B-21 Raider bases
Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, and Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, will be the second and third bases to receive the U.S. Air Force's newest bomber.
Air Force shows off B-21 Raider bomber in flight tests
Recently, the B-21 completed the essential static test — meaning the structural design of the aircraft is sound.
Inside the Air Force's B-21 Raider Bomber's Unique 'Weakness'
The B-21 Raider, set to replace the B-2 Spirit, recently completed its maiden flight and is slated to join the U.S. Air Force within a few years. This next-generation stealth bomber promises advanced deep penetration capabilities to counter modern air defense systems.
U.S. Air Force Releases New Video of B-21 Raider
The U.S. Air Force released footage of the B-21 Raider stealth bomber undergoing flight testing at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
Air Force's B-21 Raider Making More Test Flights as Service Eyes 2 New Basing Locations
Service officials gave more updates on the B-21 Raider's development progress during the Air and Space Forces Association conference outside of Washington, D.C., this week. Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota had already been announced as the first and main operating base,
B-21 Raider Testing: Is the Air Force's New Bomber Ready for Combat?
The U.S. Air Force's B-21 Raider stealth bomber is advancing well in its flight testing phase, flying up to twice weekly. Designed to replace the B-2 Spirit and B-1 Lancer, the B-21 aims to enhance the Air Force's long-range strike capabilities with modern stealth technology.
The B-21 Raider: The U.S. Air Force's New 'Battleship' Bomber?
The U.S. Air Force’s B-21 Raider program has seen cost reductions, with the fiscal 2025 procurement request lowered to $2.7 billion. Despite this, the future of long-range bombers remains in question,
First video of top secret B-21 Raider stealth bomber released
The U.S. Air Force has released the first-ever flight footage of the highly secretive and state-of-the-art B-21 Raider ...
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The Air Force’s first B-21 Raider stealth bomber is ‘starting to look like an airplane,’ official says
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 ...
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Missouri Congressman Alford says Whiteman Air Force Base is perfect home for future B-21 stealth bombers (LISTEN)
Whiteman Air Force Base in western Missouri has been waiting for news about whether it will get the future B-21 Raider ...
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B-2 Stealth Bomber Marks 30 Years
The Air Force marked the 30th anniversary of the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber July 17. The futuristic bomber’s first test flight was conducted in 1989, from Palmdale to Edwards Air Force ...
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First video of B-21 Raider stealth bomber released
The first in-flight video of the top secret B-21 stealth bomber, being developed at Edwards Air Force Base, was released on ...