Northrop Grumman To Ramp Up Stealth Bomber Deliveries By 2027
The US Air Force has announced a new agreement with Northrop Grumman to accelerate production of the B-21 Raider stealth bomber, using $4.5 billion in reconciliation funding to deliver the aircraft by 2027. According to Air Force Secretary Troy Meink, the decision reflects confidence in the program’s performance and the stability of the industrial base. The aircraft is expected to be based at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota, with production to be ramped up at Northrop Grumman’s facilities in Palmdale, California. This development was first reported by Breaking Defense.