Inside The B-21's Production Line: How Many Raiders Will Roll Out Each Year?
The Air Force is gearing up to introduce its first B-21 Raider in 2027 and boost production through the late 2020s and into the 2030s.
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How The B-21 Raider Is Designed To Cost Less To Operate Than The B-2 Spirit
While the cost per flight hour is not yet disclosed (or known) the Raider is to be more affordable to operate than the Spirit.
5 Air Force Bases Spending Billions To Prepare For The B-21 Raider's Arrival
The B-21 may be the aircraft of the future, but getting it to the flight line requires rebuilding bases designed for bombers of the past.
The US Air Force's Most Expensive Bomber Will Be Flown By Pilots Earning Standard Military Pay
Why B-21 Raider pilots will likely be paid above average due to seniority, but not because of the aircraft they are flying.
The Missouri Air Base Running 36-Hour Iran Strikes While Absorbing The B-21 Raider
Even as Whiteman prepares for the next era, its core mission never stops.
The US Air Force Just Admitted AI Cannot Replace A 2nd Pilot On The B-21 Raider
The USAF isn't ready to go all-in on AI with its latest and greatest warbird.
Inside The Specialized Shelters Being Built To Protect The B-21 Raider From Harsh Winters
Ellsworth AFB is undergoing a major infrastructure overhaul as specialized facilities take shape ahead of the B-21 Raider's 2027 arrival.
Do B-21 Raider Pilots Make The Same As F-35 Pilots?
Comparing the take-home pay of some of the world's most elite pilots.
The B-21 Raider's Split Control Surfaces May Solve A Stealth Problem That Haunted The B-2
The B-21 is coming with a comprehensive range of stealthy upgrades, and its control surfaces may be another part of those improvements.
Conti Federal to build environmental shelters for B-21 at Ellsworth
Construction firm Conti Federal has secured $49.8m contract to construct 80 environmental protection shelters (EPS) for the US Air Force’s (USAF) B-21 Raider programme at Ellsworth Air Force Base (AFB).
Why The US Air Force Is Turning The B-21 Raider's Test Jets Into Its 1st Combat Bombers
The Air Force has designed its fleet of B-21 test aircraft from the ground up to enter operational service after testing is complete.
The $14 Million Nuclear Missile Quietly Linking America's 70-Year-Old B-52 To The Brand-New B-21 Raider
The B-52J and B-21 are to be linked by the next-generation stealthy nuclear cruise missile currently under development by the Air Force.
The US Air Force Just Asked For $1.7 Billion To Keep The B-1 & B-2 Flying Because The B-21 Raider Won't Arrive Fast Enough
While the US Air Force waits for its new B-21 bomber, it will rely on legacy platforms for deterrence and precision strike missions.
U.S. Air Force Confirms Two-Pilot Crew For B-21 Raider
The U.S. Air Force confirmed that the B-21 will be flown by two pilots, launching a transition program for Weapons System Officers and Combat Systems Officers who will be chosen to attend pilot training. The U.S. Air Force has officially confirmed on July 9, 2026, that the B-21 Raider will operate with a two-pilot crew. […]
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Why A US Admiral Wants To Double The B-21 Raider Fleet To 200 Bombers
Why the Navy wants to build more Air Force bombers.
The B-21 Raider Airframe Integrates Radar-Absorbent Material Directly Into Its Composite Structure In A Way No Previous Stealth Aircraft Has Done
The B-21's revolution in stealth technology from nose to tail.
US Air Force confirms B-21 Raider will have two-pilot crew
The US Department of the Air Force confirmed the sixth-generation stealth bomber B-21 Raider bomber will be operated by a two-pilot crew.
Why No US Ally Could Replicate The B-21 Raider's Hardened Network Of Stealth Bomber Bases
Discover why the B-21's billion-dollar stealth bases, not its price tag, put America's next bomber beyond allied reach.
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Air Force Sets Two-Pilot Crew Configuration for B-21 Raider Bomber
Aviation News – The Department of the Air Force announced that the B-21 Raider, the nation’s newest long-range strike bomber, will officially operate with a...
Why The B-21 Raider Is Officially A 6th-Generation Aircraft Before Any Fighter Earned The Label
The future of stealth strike is already on the USAF flightline.