Northrop Grumman Boosts Stealth Bomber Output Amid Congressional Funding
The US Air Force and Northrop Grumman have finalized an agreement to accelerate B-21 Raider production using $4.5 billion in congressionally authorized funding. The move aims to increase annual manufacturing capacity by 25% while compressing delivery timelines. The first operational B-21 is expected for 2027, with Ellsworth Air Force Base set to become the bomber’s main operating base.
Northrop Grumman Boosts Stealth Bomber Output Amid Congressional Funding
The US Air Force and Northrop Grumman have finalized an agreement to accelerate B-21 Raider production using $4.5 billion in congressionally authorized funding. The move aims to increase annual manufacturing capacity by 25% while compressing delivery timelines. The first operational B-21 is expected for 2027, with Ellsworth Air Force Base set to become the bomber’s main operating base.