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U.S. Air Force Boosts B-21 Raider Production by 25%

3/9/2026

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U.S. Department of the Air Force signed a $4.5 billion agreement with Northrop Grumman to boost B-21 Raider production by 25%.
The deal aims to accelerate delivery timelines while maintaining cost controls and performance standards.
The B-21 Raider is a stealth bomber designed to carry conventional and nuclear payloads.
It will be operational at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota by 2027, strengthening combat effectiveness amid conflicts, including Iran.

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U.S. Department of the Air Force signed a $4.5 billion agreement with Northrop Grumman to boost B-21 Raider production by 25%.
The deal aims to accelerate delivery timelines while maintaining cost controls and performance standards.
The B-21 Raider is a stealth bomber designed to carry conventional and nuclear payloads.
It will be operational at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota by 2027, strengthening combat effectiveness amid conflicts, including Iran.