B-21 Raider News

Northrop Grumman Set to Sustain B-2 Spirit Bombers
Air Logistics

Northrop Grumman Set to Sustain B-2 Spirit Bombers

A deal worth $7 billion was inked by Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Air Force for B-2 Spirit bombers’ maintenance, upgrades, and logistic services.

B-21 Enters the LRIP Phase with Northrop Grumman
Air

B-21 Enters the LRIP Phase with Northrop Grumman

The U.S. Air Force announced that the B-21 Raider stealth bomber was considered beginning the LRIP two months after its maiden flight.

The B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Makes Its Maiden Flight
Air

The B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Makes Its Maiden Flight

The US Air Force's (USAF) newest stealth "flying wing" bomber, the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider, made its maiden flight on Friday, November 10.

B-21 Step by Step Towards Maiden Flight
Air

B-21 Step by Step Towards Maiden Flight

The B-21 Raider, the successor to the B-1 and B-2 stealth bomber, will be the backbone of the U.S. Air Force’s bomber fleet.

B-52s Get AESA Radar Upgrades
Modernisation Sensors

B-52s Get AESA Radar Upgrades

B-52 Stratofortress Strategic Bomber will soon be modernised with a new AESA radar. US Air Force says the programme will cost around $2.8 billion.

U.S. postpones B-21 Raider’s maiden flight once again
Air

U.S. postpones B-21 Raider’s maiden flight once again

The maiden flight of the B-21 Raider Long-Range Strike Bomber (LRSB) will be delayed until 2023. The aircraft was planned to take to the skies in late 2021.

Is Stealth bomber ready or in production?
Air

Is Stealth bomber ready or in production?

There is mixed news about Northrop Grumman’s B-21 Raider stealth bomber. Some say it is ready, but others say it is still under production.

The First of 17 B-1B Bombers Retire
Air Modernisation

The First of 17 B-1B Bombers Retire

B-1B #85-066 became the first of 17 of its type to head for retirement on Feb. 17. Out of those 17 aircraft, only four will remain in a reclaimable condition.