The B-21 is intended by 2040 to replace the US Air Force's 45 B-1 strategic bombers, which date from the 1980s, and 19 B-2 strategic bombers, which date from the 1990s.

The B-21 Raider will be a dual-capable penetrating strike stealth bomber capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear munitions. The B-21 will form the backbone of the future Air Force bomber …

1 day ago · Critics call the B-21 a modern battleship, but the Raider is designed to integrate manned judgment with unmanned systems, advanced stealth, and networked warfare at scale. Here is why …

That bold, innovative and courageous spirit of the Doolittle Raiders has been the inspiration behind the name of America’s next generation bomber, the B-21 Raider, in development now by the U.S. Air …

Apr 14, 2025 · The B-21 Raider is an advanced long-range, stealth strategic bomber being developed by Northrop Grumman for the United States Air Force under the Long Range Strike Bomber (LRS-B) …

6 days ago · The B-21 Raider, developed by American Company Northrop Grumman for the United States Air Force, is a next-generation long-range strategic stealth bomber engineered to penetrate …

The airframe is a long-range, highly survivable stealth bomber capable of delivering a mix of conventional and nuclear munitions and will be the “air leg” of the nuclear triad, critical to deterring …

3 days ago · The Air Force is upgrading the B-1B to avoid a bomber gap, but the bigger question is whether to accelerate and expand B-21 Raider buys now.

Jul 16, 2025 · The US Air Force confirms B-21 Raider bombers will fly in 2026. It remains a central element of the USAF's future strategic deterrent

Sep 12, 2025 · The U.S. Air Force has released photos of the second B-21 Raider stealth bomber, offering a clear look yet at the service’s next-generation long-range strike platform during the first flight.