President Donald 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" from the current model.
Trump did not specify the upgrades and made the announcement while discussing successful B-2 operations, prompting praise for the aircraft from manufacturer Northrop Grumman.
Northrop Grumman has not announced a new B-2 variant but is actively developing the B-21 Raider, a new strategic bomber intended to replace the B-2 by 2026 or 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.
CREATE A FREE ACCOUNT
Sign up to keep reading
Create a free account to continue. Already a member? Sign in below.
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.
