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Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider

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Inside The B-21's Production Line: How Many Raiders Will Roll Out Each Year?

The Air Force is gearing up to introduce its first B-21 Raider in 2027 and boost production through the late 2020s and into the 2030s.

Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider

Sep 23, 2026 · bySimple Flying

How The B-21 Raider Is Designed To Cost Less To Operate Than The B-2 Spirit

While the cost per flight hour is not yet disclosed (or known) the Raider is to be more affordable to operate than the Spirit.

Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider

Sep 21, 2026 · bySimple Flying

5 Air Force Bases Spending Billions To Prepare For The B-21 Raider's Arrival

The B-21 may be the aircraft of the future, but getting it to the flight line requires rebuilding bases designed for bombers of the past.

Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider

Sep 18, 2026 · bySimple Flying

The US Air Force's Most Expensive Bomber Will Be Flown By Pilots Earning Standard Military Pay

Why B-21 Raider pilots will likely be paid above average due to seniority, but not because of the aircraft they are flying.

Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider

Sep 18, 2026 · bySimple Flying

The Missouri Air Base Running 36-Hour Iran Strikes While Absorbing The B-21 Raider

Even as Whiteman prepares for the next era, its core mission never stops.

Iran Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider

Sep 15, 2026 · bySimple Flying

The US Air Force Just Admitted AI Cannot Replace A 2nd Pilot On The B-21 Raider

The USAF isn't ready to go all-in on AI with its latest and greatest warbird.

Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider United States Air Force

Sep 6, 2026 · bySimple Flying

Inside The Specialized Shelters Being Built To Protect The B-21 Raider From Harsh Winters

Ellsworth AFB is undergoing a major infrastructure overhaul as specialized facilities take shape ahead of the B-21 Raider's 2027 arrival.

Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider

Sep 5, 2026 · bySimple Flying

Do B-21 Raider Pilots Make The Same As F-35 Pilots?

Comparing the take-home pay of some of the world's most elite pilots.

Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider

Sep 4, 2026 · bySimple Flying

The B-21 Raider's Split Control Surfaces May Solve A Stealth Problem That Haunted The B-2

The B-21 is coming with a comprehensive range of stealthy upgrades, and its control surfaces may be another part of those improvements.

Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider

Aug 15, 2026 · bySimple Flying

Conti Federal to build environmental shelters for B-21 at Ellsworth

Construction firm Conti Federal has secured $49.8m contract to construct 80 environmental protection shelters (EPS) for the US Air Force’s (USAF) B-21 Raider programme at Ellsworth Air Force Base (AFB).

Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider United States Air Force

Aug 7, 2026 · byAir Force Technology

Why The US Air Force Is Turning The B-21 Raider's Test Jets Into Its 1st Combat Bombers

The Air Force has designed its fleet of B-21 test aircraft from the ground up to enter operational service after testing is complete.

Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider

Jul 20, 2026 · bySimple Flying

The $14 Million Nuclear Missile Quietly Linking America's 70-Year-Old B-52 To The Brand-New B-21 Raider

The B-52J and B-21 are to be linked by the next-generation stealthy nuclear cruise missile currently under development by the Air Force.

Boeing B-52 Stratofortress Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider

Jul 19, 2026 · bySimple Flying

The US Air Force Just Asked For $1.7 Billion To Keep The B-1 & B-2 Flying Because The B-21 Raider Won't Arrive Fast Enough

While the US Air Force waits for its new B-21 bomber, it will rely on legacy platforms for deterrence and precision strike missions.

Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider

Jul 16, 2026 · bySimple Flying

U.S. Air Force Confirms Two-Pilot Crew For B-21 Raider

The U.S. Air Force confirmed that the B-21 will be flown by two pilots, launching a transition program for Weapons System Officers and Combat Systems Officers who will be chosen to attend pilot training. The U.S. Air Force has officially confirmed on July 9, 2026, that the B-21 Raider will operate with a two-pilot crew. […]

Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider U.S. Air Force

Jul 15, 2026 · byThe Aviationist

Why A US Admiral Wants To Double The B-21 Raider Fleet To 200 Bombers

Why the Navy wants to build more Air Force bombers.

Navy Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider

Jul 15, 2026 · bySimple Flying

The B-21 Raider Airframe Integrates Radar-Absorbent Material Directly Into Its Composite Structure In A Way No Previous Stealth Aircraft Has Done

The B-21's revolution in stealth technology from nose to tail.

Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider

Jul 13, 2026 · bySimple Flying

US Air Force confirms B-21 Raider will have two-pilot crew

The US Department of the Air Force confirmed the sixth-generation stealth bomber B-21 Raider bomber will be operated by a two-pilot crew.

Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider US Air Force

Jul 10, 2026 · byAir Force Technology

Why No US Ally Could Replicate The B-21 Raider's Hardened Network Of Stealth Bomber Bases

Discover why the B-21's billion-dollar stealth bases, not its price tag, put America's next bomber beyond allied reach.

America Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider

Jul 10, 2026 · bySimple Flying

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Air Force Sets Two-Pilot Crew Configuration for B-21 Raider Bomber

Aviation News – The Department of the Air Force announced that the B-21 Raider, the nation’s newest long-range strike bomber, will officially operate with a...

Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider