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B-2/B-21 comparison

B-21, B-2 Comparison Image Shows Just How Weird The Raider’s Windows Really Are B-21, B-2 Comparison Image Shows Just How Weird The Raider’s Windows Really Are

By Tyler Rogoway

May 23 7:45 PM EDT

B-21 raider first air-to-air image

First Aerial View Of B-21 Raider Offers New Insights First Aerial View Of B-21 Raider Offers New Insights

By Tyler Rogoway

May 22 3:56 PM EDT

The Air Force new 5,000-pound-class GBU-72/B bunker buster bomb could be a future addition to the B-2 bomber's arsenal.

B-2 Spirits Could Get New 5,000-Pound Bunker Busters B-2 Spirits Could Get New 5,000-Pound Bunker Busters

By Joseph Trevithick

May 7 12:42 PM EDT

B-21 raider production still capped at 100 units as USAF looks at what could come next.

Air Force Looking At Options Beyond The B-21 Raider Is Absolutely Necessary Air Force Looking At Options Beyond The B-21 Raider Is Absolutely Necessary

By Tyler Rogoway, Joseph Trevithick

Apr 18 2:18 PM EDT

B-21's first flight

B-21 Raider Now In Production Just Two Months After First Flight B-21 Raider Now In Production Just Two Months After First Flight

By Howard Altman

Jan 23 1:34 PM EST

Flight testing of the B-21 Raider at Edwards Air Force Base in California is now underway.

B-21 Raider Flight Testing Now Underway B-21 Raider Flight Testing Now Underway

By Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick

Jan 17 6:29 PM EST

B-21 raider T-shirt

Celebrate B-21 Raider’s First Flight With This Ghostly T-Shirt Celebrate B-21 Raider’s First Flight With This Ghostly T-Shirt

By Tyler Rogoway

Nov 27 2:16 PM EST

B-21 first flight

B-21 Raider’s First Flight: What We Learned B-21 Raider’s First Flight: What We Learned

By Tyler Rogoway

Nov 10 6:43 PM EST

B-21 has flown for the first time

B-21 Raider Has Flown For The First Time (Updated) B-21 Raider Has Flown For The First Time (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick, Joseph Trevithick, Tyler Rogoway

Nov 10 12:35 PM EST

The US Air Force has confirmed that its first pre-production B-21 Raider stealth bomber is undergoing taxi testing ahead of its first flight.

B-21 Raider Has Begun Taxi Tests B-21 Raider Has Begun Taxi Tests

By Joseph Trevithick

Oct 25 1:22 PM EDT

For the very beginning, the B-21 Raider stealth bomber program has been about much more than only the bomber itself.

B-21 ‘Family Of Systems’ Details Emerge, Engine Test Runs Start B-21 ‘Family Of Systems’ Details Emerge, Engine Test Runs Start

By Joseph Trevithick

Sep 12 7:05 PM EDT

B-21 Raider Side View

B-21 Raider Seen Like Never Before In New Images B-21 Raider Seen Like Never Before In New Images

By Tyler Rogoway

Sep 12 2:17 PM EDT

The Air Force says it is still considering employing its future Collaborative Combat Aircraft drones alongside B-21 bombers, and that the uncrewed aircraft might also serve as tankers and airlifters.

B-21 Raider Could Use Collaborative Drones Meant For Fighters B-21 Raider Could Use Collaborative Drones Meant For Fighters

By Joseph Trevithick

Sep 6 5:21 PM EDT

Northrop Grumman says its "on track" for a B-21 Raider stealth bomber first flight in 2023 after the initial example was successfully "powered on."

B-21 Raider’s First Flight Still Set For 2023 After ‘Power On’ Milestone B-21 Raider’s First Flight Still Set For 2023 After ‘Power On’ Milestone

By Joseph Trevithick

Jul 28 6:53 PM EDT

Australia Held Talks About Buying B-21 Raider Stealth Bombers Australia Held Talks About Buying B-21 Raider Stealth Bombers

By Thomas Newdick

Apr 24 3:11 PM EDT

Air Force already requesting funding to modernize the B-21 Raider bomber

Air Force Asking For Funds To Modernize B-21 Before It Has Even Flown Air Force Asking For Funds To Modernize B-21 Before It Has Even Flown

By Emma Helfrich

Mar 20 8:43 PM EDT