President Trump announced the U.S. has ordered a "new and enhanced" version of the B-2 stealth bomber, describing it as "similar but quite different."
Trump did not provide details on the upgrades, and a replica he showed appeared visually identical to the current B-2.
Aerospace manufacturer Northrop Grumman has not announced a new B-2 version; instead, it is developing the B-21 Raider to replace the B-2 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.
