What Happened
New Final Assembly Line Boosts Stealth Bomber Output
The US Air Force and Northrop Grumman have broken ground on a new final assembly line for the B-21 Raider, which will increase production capacity by 25%. The expansion is part of a $4.5 billion congressionally authorized funding package and a $2.5 billion private investment from Northrop. The B-21 program has been notable for its on-time and on-budget performance, with a current price tag of around $700 million per aircraft. The Air Force is considering increasing its total order for the B-21, which could further boost production. This development was reported by Simple Flying.