B-21 Raider Archives

A B-21 Raider is unveiled at Northrop Grumman’s manufacturing facility on Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, Dec. 2, 2022. The B-21 will be a long-range, highly survivable, penetrating strike stealth bomber capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua M. Carroll)

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The New B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Has Only 1 Real Enemy

Key Points and Summary – The B-21 Raider, the Air Force’s new sixth-generation stealth bomber, represents a significant evolution over its B-2 ancestor. In...

Christian OrrOctober 9, 2025

U.S. Airmen from the 393d Bomber Generation Squadron inspect and secure protective covering on the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 25, 2024. Crew chiefs directly support the B-2 by inspecting and maintaining it daily to ensure its mission ready at a moment's notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryce Moore)

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China’s New H-20 Stealth Bomber Can Be Explained in 2 Words

Key Points and Summary – China’s long-rumored H-20 stealth bomber is meant to give Beijing true intercontinental strike reach and complete a nuclear triad....

Harry J. KazianisOctober 8, 2025

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 912th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare to recover the second B-21 Raider to arrive for test and evaluation at Edwards AFB, Calif., Sept. 11, 2025. The arrival of a second test aircraft provides maintainers valuable hands-on experience with tools, data and processes that will support future operational squadrons. (U.S Air Force photo by Kyle Brasier)

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The B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Could Become a ‘Dangerous Gamble’

Key Points and Summary – A 100-aircraft B-21 Raider fleet is a dangerous minimum. Recent B-1B “boneyard” revivals highlight how thin America’s bomber force...

Jack BuckbyOctober 7, 2025

A B-21 Raider test aircraft lands at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., during ongoing developmental flight testing, Sept. 11, 2025. The B-21 will be the backbone of the bomber fleet; it will incrementally replace the B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit bombers. (U.S Air Force photo by Todd Schannuth)

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The B-21 Raider ‘Arsenal Plane’ Would Be Epic

B-21 Arsenal Plane or New Build? Inside the USAF Plan for a Stealth Air-to-Air Magazine Key Points and Summary – The U.S. Air Force...

Steve BalestrieriOctober 2, 2025

A second B-21 Raider test aircraft takes off, Sept. 11, from Palmdale, Calif., to join the Air Force’s flight test campaign at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. The addition of the second test aircraft expands mission systems and weapons integration testing, advancing the program toward operational readiness. (Courtesy photo)

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The B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber ‘Math Problem’ That Needs Solving

Will 100 B-21 Raiders Be Enough For War With China or Russia? The new Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider, the next-generation stealth bomber, is set...

Steve BalestrieriOctober 1, 2025

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Don’t You Dare Say ‘Obsolete’ Around the B-1B Lancer Bomber

Key Points and Summary – The U.S. Air Force is reviving the B-1B Lancer with Load Adaptable Modular external pylons and refurbished jets pulled...

Jack BuckbySeptember 25, 2025

The B-21 Raider was unveiled to the public at a ceremony December 2, 2022 in

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Could China Shoot Down the New B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber? Wargame Says Yes

Key Points and Summary – China-linked researchers once simulated a B-21 Raider being shot down by Mach-6 missiles, but analysts question the scenario’s realism...

Stephen SilverSeptember 24, 2025