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The Air Force unveiled the Northrop Grumman-made B-21 Raider to the public Friday in a ceremony at Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California.

The creation of a task force focused on drones and other off-the-shelf battlefield technology at Al-Udeid Air Base shows the U.S. is in Qatar to stay.

Investigators blamed the pilot for his jet’s demise, saying the airman could have regained control over the F-16.

U.S. Space Forces—Central will oversee military space operations in the Middle East and Southwest Asia.

The Air Force’s annual pilot production goals often prove elusive.

Airmen typically spend at least 22 years in uniform before making it to chief master sergeant, or E-9.

“We’re considering now moving the needle back into training with live operations,” Space Force training boss Maj. Gen. Shawn Bratton said.

Northrop Grumman has touted the B-21 Raider bomber as “the world’s first sixth-generation aircraft.”