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B-21 Raider infrastructure cost at Ellsworth Air Force Base doubles to about $2 billion

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Infrastructure required to support the B-21 Raider at Ellsworth Air Force Base has risen to about $2 billion, double the U.S. Air Force’s 2021 estimate. The increase comes as the base prepares to receive its first bomber in 2027 and become the program’s first operational location.

Discovered 2026-09-14T00:21:01.321526-07:00 | 2026-09-14T00:21:01.321526-07:00

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  • The infrastructure estimate for Ellsworth has doubled from about $1 billion in 2021 to approximately $2 billion, materially increasing the cost of fielding the B-21 at its first operational base.
  • The escalation is directly tied to preparations for the first Raider’s planned arrival in 2027, making facility readiness a key near-term milestone for the program.

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