The Air Force’s next generation of stealth bomber is closer to becoming reality, with several copies of the B-21 Raider already in production, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall revealed Monday.
Stealth No More: B-21 Production Underway, AF Secretary Confirms
Key Takeaways:
- Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall revealed that five test aircraft for the B-21 Raider stealth bomber are currently in production.
- The B-21 Raider is designed for long-range conventional and nuclear missions, forming a key component of the Air Force's nuclear modernization efforts and a response to China's military advancements.
- It will incrementally replace the aging B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit bombers, forming a two-bomber fleet alongside modified B-52s.
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