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B-21 has flown for the first time
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B-21 Raider Has Flown For The First Time (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick, Joseph Trevithick, Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Nov 10, 2023

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.
Air

B-21 Raider Has Begun Taxi Tests

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Oct 25, 2023

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

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

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Sep 12, 2023

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

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Sep 12, 2023

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.
Air

B-21 Raider Could Use Collaborative Drones Meant For Fighters

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Sep 6, 2023

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."
Air

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

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jul 28, 2023

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

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Apr 24, 2023

Air Force already requesting funding to modernize the B-21 Raider bomber
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Air Force Asking For Funds To Modernize B-21 Before It Has Even Flown

By Emma Helfrich

Posted on Mar 21, 2023

B-21 Raider
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B-21 Raider Seen From Above In New Image

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Mar 7, 2023

B21 Raider vs B2
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The B-21 Raider Is And Isn’t A ‘B-2 Spirit 2.0’

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jan 11, 2023

B-1B Bomber’s New Ultra Long-Range Focus Hints At Future B-21 Ops
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B-1B Bomber’s New Ultra Long-Range Focus Hints At Future B-21 Ops

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Dec 14, 2022

B-21 test pilots
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B-21 Raider Test Pilots Talk About Its Upcoming First Flight

By Howard Altman

Posted on Dec 4, 2022

B-21 hangar
Air

This Is The B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway, Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Dec 3, 2022

Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider stealth bomber
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First B-21 Raider Test Jet Aims To More Closely Mirror Production Examples

By Emma Helfrich

Posted on Nov 29, 2022

B-21 Raider
Air

B-21 Raider Will Be Rolled Out In Early December

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Sep 20, 2022

B-21 Raider’s First Flight Has Been Grounded Until 2023
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B-21 Raider’s First Flight Has Been Grounded Until 2023

By Oliver Parken

Posted on May 24, 2022

386 squadrons USAF
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The Air Force Has Abandoned Its 386 Squadron Goal

By Thomas Newdick, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on May 4, 2022

Stealth Bomber Drone To Complement The B-21 Raider Could Be Pushed Into Development Soon
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Stealth Bomber Drone To Complement The B-21 Raider Could Be Pushed Into Development Soon

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Mar 8, 2022

First B-21 Raider Is Now Undergoing Calibration Tests As Official Rollout Approaches
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First B-21 Raider Is Now Undergoing Calibration Tests As Official Rollout Approaches

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Mar 3, 2022

A Sixth B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Is Now Being Built
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A Sixth B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Is Now Being Built

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 10, 2022

Five B-21 Raider Stealth Bombers Are Now In Final Assembly
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Five B-21 Raider Stealth Bombers Are Now In Final Assembly

By Thomas Newdick and Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Sep 21, 2021

The Case For Stripping The P-8 Poseidon Down Into An RB-8 Multi-Role Arsenal Ship
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The Case For Stripping The P-8 Poseidon Down Into An RB-8 Multi-Role Arsenal Ship

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Jul 22, 2021

New B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Rendering Released By The Air Force (Updated)
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New B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Rendering Released By The Air Force (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Jul 7, 2021

Air Force Corrects Top Official’s Statement On B-21 Bomber Progress (Updated)
Air

Air Force Corrects Top Official’s Statement On B-21 Bomber Progress (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Jun 10, 2021

Plan To Buy 145 B-21 Raider Bombers Gets Endorsement From Biden Air Force Nominee
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Plan To Buy 145 B-21 Raider Bombers Gets Endorsement From Biden Air Force Nominee

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on May 26, 2021

The B-21 Raider Bomber Combined Test Force Has A Ridiculously Sinister Shakespearean Motto
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The B-21 Raider Bomber Combined Test Force Has A Ridiculously Sinister Shakespearean Motto

By Tyler Rogoway and Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Feb 3, 2021

B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Is “Starting To Look Like An Airplane”
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B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Is “Starting To Look Like An Airplane”

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Aug 11, 2020

Edwards AFB Upgrades Point To Unexpected Home For B-21 Raider, Other Secretive Programs
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Edwards AFB Upgrades Point To Unexpected Home For B-21 Raider, Other Secretive Programs

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Mar 10, 2020

Here’s Our Analysis Of The Air Force’s New B-21 Stealth Bomber Renderings
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Here’s Our Analysis Of The Air Force’s New B-21 Stealth Bomber Renderings

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Jan 31, 2020

Australia Buying B-21 Raider Stealth Bombers Is A Fantasy But Other Options Exist
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Australia Buying B-21 Raider Stealth Bombers Is A Fantasy But Other Options Exist

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Nov 27, 2019

Former Top U.S. Defense Official Questions B-21 Schedule As Air Force Hedges Timeline
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Former Top U.S. Defense Official Questions B-21 Schedule As Air Force Hedges Timeline

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Oct 25, 2019

“B-21s With Air-To-Air Capabilities,” Drones, Not 6th Gen Fighters To Dominate Future Air Combat
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“B-21s With Air-To-Air Capabilities,” Drones, Not 6th Gen Fighters To Dominate Future Air Combat

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Sep 6, 2019

The B-2 Bomber Is Still Getting “Game-Changing” Upgrades As Focus Shifts To The B-21
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The B-2 Bomber Is Still Getting “Game-Changing” Upgrades As Focus Shifts To The B-21

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Aug 22, 2019

New B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Scheduled To Make Its First Flight In Late 2021
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New B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Scheduled To Make Its First Flight In Late 2021

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jul 24, 2019

Official USAF Twitter Jokes About Nuclear War and Questions Santa’s Existence
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Official USAF Twitter Jokes About Nuclear War and Questions Santa’s Existence

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Jun 30, 2019

No, the USAF Hasn’t Put its Nuclear Bombers Back on 24/7 Alert, Yet
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No, the USAF Hasn’t Put its Nuclear Bombers Back on 24/7 Alert, Yet

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Jun 30, 2019

New Hangars Constructed At Edwards AFB Ahead Of B-21 Raider’s Arrival
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New Hangars Constructed At Edwards AFB Ahead Of B-21 Raider’s Arrival

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on May 22, 2019

Mysterious B-21 Raider Combined Test Force Patch Emerges
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Mysterious B-21 Raider Combined Test Force Patch Emerges

By Tyler Rogoway and Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Mar 29, 2018

Congressman Details Integration Issues With The B-21’s Exotic Air Inlet Design
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Congressman Details Integration Issues With The B-21’s Exotic Air Inlet Design

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Mar 8, 2018

B-21 Raider Officially Heading To Edwards Air Force Base For Testing
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B-21 Raider Officially Heading To Edwards Air Force Base For Testing

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Mar 5, 2018

Document Confirms B-21 To Be Delivered Optionally Manned And Nuclear Capable
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Document Confirms B-21 To Be Delivered Optionally Manned And Nuclear Capable

By Tyler Rogoway and Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Nov 8, 2017

The Future Of Stealth Is “Morphing Wing” Technology, But Will The B-21 Feature It?
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The Future Of Stealth Is “Morphing Wing” Technology, But Will The B-21 Feature It?

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Oct 24, 2017

The B-21’s Three Decade Old Shape Hints At New High Altitude Capabilities
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The B-21’s Three Decade Old Shape Hints At New High Altitude Capabilities

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Oct 6, 2017

Trump’s Nuclear Arms Race Is a Terrible Idea, but Modernization is Overdue
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Trump’s Nuclear Arms Race Is a Terrible Idea, but Modernization is Overdue

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Dec 24, 2016

Just-Retired USAF Head Honcho Joins Board of Big Defense Contractor
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Just-Retired USAF Head Honcho Joins Board of Big Defense Contractor

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Dec 9, 2016

Area 51’s Massive New Hangar Shows Up in New Google Earth Images Of The Secret Base
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Area 51’s Massive New Hangar Shows Up in New Google Earth Images Of The Secret Base

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Sep 22, 2016

The Name Of The USAF’s New B-21 Stealth Bomber Is…
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The Name Of The USAF’s New B-21 Stealth Bomber Is…

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Sep 19, 2016