The service announced the arrival of the second B-21 bomber, possibly nicknamed “Spartan,” at Edwards AFB at the end of its first flight to join the test fleet. The U.S. Air Force has released photos ...
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The New B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Might Belong in a Museum

This analysis argues that the B-21 Raider, while the most advanced bomber ever, is not a “museum piece” yet, but faces a ...
A second B-21 Raider bomber has flown for the first time in California, the Air Force announced Thursday, a milestone officials say will accelerate testing of America’s first new long-range bomber in ...
The bombers, which will carry conventional and nuclear weapons, will replace America's aging fleet of B-1B Lancers and B-2 Spirits.
Aviation Week reported on a memo by the head of AFGSC that recommends a shift from current plans for two pilots on the B-21 Raider to a pilot and weapon ...
The US Air Force's second B-21 Raider nuclear bomber has taken to the skies for the first time. The second of a planned fleet of 100, the sixth-gen aircraft took off from Northrop Grumman's Palmdale, ...
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Should the B-21 Raider Have a Weapons Systems Officer?

A US Air Force general has proposed swapping out one of the B-21 Raider’s pilots for a dedicated weapons systems officer—but there are obvious downsides to the move.
The Air Force has called for at least 100 of the bombers to enter service by the early 2030s, replacing the aging Rockwell B-1B Lancer and Northrop B-2 Spirit. The future backbone of the United States ...
The U.S. Air Force's second B-21 Raider stealth bomber has entered flight testing in California, paving the way for Northrop Grumman to continue on contract to produce at least 100 of the long-range ...