On April 14, 2026, the U.S. Air Force did something it almost never does with its most classified warplane: it showed the B-21 Raider stealth bomber plugged into a tanker aircraft, taking on fuel at ...

The US Air Force released new photos of its B-21 Raider stealth bomber as the service continues flight testing of the aircraft intended to be the backbone of the force's long-range strike capabilities ...

The Air Force is taking a big step forward with the B-21 Raider as it seeks to hasten delivery of the service’s next-generation stealth bomber fleet. Manufacturer Northrop Grumman and the Air Force ...

AURORA, Colorado—Air Force officials and Northrop Grumman have reached a deal to accelerate B-21 bomber production by 25 percent following months of negotiations, the service and company announced ...

A second B-21 Raider joins flight testing at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Sept. 11, 2025. (Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs) The U.S. Air Force has confirmed that a B-21 Raider flight test ...

A B-21 Raider seen during flight testing at Edwards Air Force Base, California, September 2025. (U.S. Air Force) The U.S. Air Force and Northrop Grumman have agreed to increase production capacity for ...

U.S. Air Force speeds up Florida-designed B-21 Raider production U.S. Air Force and Northrop Grumman accelerate B 21 Raider production with $4.5 billion funding.

New photos show the ongoing testing of the US Air Force's B-21 Raider stealth bomber. The B-21 is expected to replace legacy bombers and offers several major modernization upgrades. Aerial refueling ...