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Coming soon: The official rollout of the secretive B-21

The first flight of the B-21 is expected to come in 2023, a few months after the rollout.

By Stephen Losey

8 months ago

A first look at the B-21 Raider bomber is coming soon

Air Force acquisition chief Andrew Hunter's announcement starts to firm up plans for the B-21's debut.

By Stephen Losey

9 months ago

B-21 first flight to come in 2023

The rollout of the Air Force’s next stealth bomber is still expected later in 2022.

By Stephen Losey

13 months ago

As B-21 bomber prep ramps up, Air Force awards contract for advance parts

Northrop Grumman now has at least six B-21 bombers in various stages of production, and it is expected to be publicly unveiled later this year.

By Stephen Losey

14 months ago

First B-21 bomber enters ground testing, ‘on track for first flight’

Northrop Grumman now has six of the stealthy, next-generation aircraft in various stages of production.

By Stephen Losey

15 months ago

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