U.S. Air Force Showcases B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Progress

The advanced aircraft is undergoing rigorous testing and is set to replace older bombers by the mid-2020s.

The B-21 Raider, capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear munitions, is in the flight testing phase at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
Northrop Grumman has delivered three prototypes for testing, with the aircraft expected to be a daily flyer for U.S. warfighters.
The B-21 will replace the B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit bombers, eventually phasing out the B-52 Hustler by the 2050s.
Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota will be the primary operating base, with Whiteman AFB in Missouri and Dyess AFB in Texas as secondary locations.
The Air Force plans to build at least 100 B-21s, with the first deliveries expected by 2027, aiming to bolster U.S. strategic deterrence capabilities.