New Agreement Boosts Stealth Bomber Delivery To 2027
The US Air Force has announced a new agreement with Northrop Grumman to accelerate production of the B-21 Raider stealth bomber, with delivery expected by 2027. The $4.5 billion in reconciliation funding will help support the production ramp-up, which aims to strengthen the Air Force’s ability to deter and defeat emerging threats. The aircraft will be based at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota, and the program may see expanded production beyond the initial 100 aircraft. This development was first reported by Breaking Defense.