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 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 …

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) B-21 Raider.

That bold, innovative and courageous spirit of the Doolittle Raiders has been the inspiration behind the name of America’s next generation bomber, the B-21 Raider, in development now by the U.S. Air …

2 days ago · The Air Force faces a bomber shortfall as legacy jets age and the B-21 ramps up. Can upgrades and a production surge prevent a readiness gap?

Apr 14, 2025 · The B-21 Raider is an advanced long-range, stealth strategic bomber being developed by Northrop Grumman for the United States Air Force under the Long Range Strike Bomber (LRS-B) …

Sep 12, 2025 · The U.S. Air Force has released photos of the second B-21 Raider stealth bomber, offering a clear look yet at the service’s next-generation long-range strike platform during the first flight.

Jul 16, 2025 · The US Air Force confirms B-21 Raider bombers will fly in 2026. It remains a central element of the USAF's future strategic deterrent

The airframe is a long-range, highly survivable stealth bomber capable of delivering a mix of conventional and nuclear munitions and will be the “air leg” of the nuclear triad, critical to deterring …

Dec 10, 2025 · The B-21 Raider, developed by American Company Northrop Grumman for the United States Air Force, is a next-generation long-range strategic stealth bomber engineered to penetrate …