B-21 Raider Production Accelerated to Speed Fielding of Next-Gen Bomber
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The Air Force and Northrop Grumman agreed to boost annual B-21 Raider production by 25% using $4.5 billion from FY2025 reconciliation to accelerate delivery of the stealth bomber fleet, preserving cost and performance discipline. With 2025 deliveries on schedule and a planned 2027 ramp at Ellsworth AFB, the B-21 remains central to nuclear modernization and long-range strike, enabling faster fielding of combat capability to deter and defeat emerging threats.
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