The Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider is an American strategic bomber in development for the United States Air Force (USAF) by Northrop Grumman. Part of the Long Range Strike Bomber (LRS-B) program, it is to be a stealth intercontinental strategic bomber that can deliver conventional and thermonuclear weapons.

The B-21 Raider will be capable of penetrating the toughest defenses to deliver precision strikes anywhere in the world. The B-21 is the future of deterrence and the world's first sixth-generation aircraft to reach the skies.

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 force consisting of B-21s and B-52s.

Benefitting from more than three decades of strike and stealth technology innovation, the B-21 is the next evolution of the U.S. Air Force strategic bomber fleet and the world’s first sixth-generation aircraft to reach the skies.

Oct 11, 2023 · The design of Northrop Grumman’s B-21 Raider points to a conservative approach on the part of the U.S. Air Force’s Rapid Capabilities Office.

The B-21 will penetrate the toughest defenses for precision strikes anywhere in the world. Here are 10 key facts about the Northrop Grumman’s B-21 Raider: 1. Sixth Generation. The B-21 Raider benefits from more than three decades of strike and stealth technology. It is the next evolution of the Air Force strategic bomber fleet.

5 days ago · More B-21s. Gen. Anthony J. Cotton, head of U.S. Strategic Command, said that the Air Force needs 145 B-21 Raider stealth bombers instead of the 100 currently planned.This is the first time that ...

Jan 31, 2025 · A year after the announcement of the first Low-Rate Initial Production contract for the B-21 Raider stealth bomber, Northrop Grumman has now announced that it has been recently awarded a second...

Mar 5, 2025 · Bigger than B-21, Northrop Grumman is defining the future of DevOps with innovation informed by experience.” Factory of the Future, Flightline of the Future Northrop Grumman’s investment – upward of $2 billion in infrastructure and development effort – in its digital ecosystem provides the entire B-21 team enterprise-wide access and ...

Mar 5, 2025 · Benefitting from more than three decades of strike and stealth technology innovation, the B-21 is the next evolution of the U.S. Air Force strategic bomber fleet and the world’s first sixth-generation aircraft to reach the skies.