President Trump announced the U.S. has ordered a "new and enhanced" B-2 stealth bomber, showing a replica that appeared visually identical to the current model and providing no details on upgrades.
The announcement was made during a press conference where Trump praised the B-2 for its role in "flawless" missile strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
Despite Trump's claim, the B-2's manufacturer, Northrop Grumman, has not announced a new version and is currently developing the B-21 Raider as the B-2's successor, expected by 2026-2027.
President Donald Trump this week said the U.S. has ordered a “new and enhanced” version of the B-2 stealth bomber.
Speaking at a press conference at the White House on Wednesday, Trump called the aircraft “similar but actually quite different” from the current model.
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Zach Vasile is a writer and editor covering news in all aspects of aviation. He has reported for and contributed to the Manchester Journal Inquirer, the Hartford Business Journal, the Charlotte Observer, and the Washington Examiner, with his area of focus being the intersection of business and government policy.
