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:
- The Air Force's next-generation B-21 Raider stealth bomber is now in production, with five test aircraft currently being manufactured and full operations expected by the mid-2020s.
- Designed for long-range conventional and nuclear missions, the B-21 will replace aging B-1 and B-2 bombers, forming a key part of the future two-bomber fleet.
- Production of the B-21 is a top military priority aimed at projecting power globally, countering threats like China's modernization, and the Air Force plans to acquire at least 100 aircraft.
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