Northrop Grumman was awarded the low-rate initial production contract for the stealth bomber based on the results of ground and flight tests, a defense official said.
The U.S. Air Force's B-21 Raider stealth bomber has officially moved into low-rate initial production, a Pentagon official has confirmed. [Courtesy: Northrop Grumman]
Key Takeaways:
The U.S. Air Force's B-21 Raider stealth bomber has officially entered low-rate initial production.
This decision follows successful ground and flight tests, with six bombers currently in various stages of assembly.
The B-21 is designed for long-range conventional and nuclear missions, set to replace aging B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit fleets.
The Air Force plans to acquire at least 100 of these aircraft to provide a credible deterrent.
