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The Aviationist • Kai Greet

B-21 Raider Set for Mid-2020s Arrival at Ellsworth AFB, US Air Force Signals Readiness

The US Air Force and Northrop Grumman officials have announced that the next-generation B-21 Raider stealth bomber is slated to arrive at Ellsworth Air Force Base by the mid-2020s. This move underscores significant strides in America's strategic bomber capabilities and ongoing defense modernization efforts.

2025-04-15T04:37:52.825295-07:00

Air & Space Forces Mag

Risks and Implications of Retiring the B-1 Bomber

2025-04-04T12:38:54.393838-07:00

Aviation Week

Serco Acquires Northrop Grumman's Training Services in $327M Deal

2025-01-30T05:01:24.535747-08:00

FlightGlobal

USAF Designates YFQ-42A and YFQ-44A as First Uncrewed Fighters

2025-03-03T16:52:54.843325-08:00

B-21 Raider News Timeline

The Aviationist

B-21 Raider Set for Mid-2020s Arrival at Ellsworth AFB, US Air Force Signals Readiness The US Air Force and Northrop Grumman officials have announced that the next-generation B-21 Raider stealth bomber is slated to arrive at Ellsworth Air Force Base by the mid-2020s. This move underscores significant strides in America's strategic bomber capabilities and ongoing defense modernization efforts.

2025-04-15T04:37:52.825295-07:00

B-21 Raider Set for Mid-2020s Arrival at Ellsworth AFB, US Air Force Signals Readiness

Air & Space Forces Mag

Risks and Implications of Retiring the B-1 Bomber The retirement of the B-1 bomber may pose a significant risk to the United States' long-range strike capabilities, potentially compromising national security. Discussions focus on how this move could impact the country's ability to project military power globally.

2025-04-04T12:38:54.393838-07:00

Risks and Implications of Retiring the B-1 Bomber

ABC News

US B-2 Bombers Deploy to Indian Ocean Amid Middle East Tensions Satellite imagery reveals the U.S. has deployed several B-2 nuclear-capable bombers to a base in the Indian Ocean. This strategic move coincides with escalating tensions in the Middle East, illustrating the US military's readiness to project power and secure interests in the region.

2025-04-03T03:19:02.799910-07:00

US B-2 Bombers Deploy to Indian Ocean Amid Middle East Tensions

Breaking Defense

Boeing Secures NGAD Program with Proven Prototype Boeing's interim defense unit CEO, Steve Parker, announced that the company has been operating a prototype for the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program, leading to their selection as the program's winner. This achievement underscores Boeing's sustained proficiency in defense innovation.

2025-03-26T03:43:46.239101-07:00

Boeing Secures NGAD Program with Proven Prototype

The War Zone

USAF Masses B-2 Bombers in Diego Garcia Amid Rising Iran Tensions The U.S. Air Force is deploying B-2 Spirit bombers to Diego Garcia as a strategic response to escalating threats from Iran, while the ongoing conflict involving Houthis continues. This move signals a heightened military posture in the Indian Ocean region.

2025-03-25T13:51:35.227798-07:00

USAF Masses B-2 Bombers in Diego Garcia Amid Rising Iran Tensions

Stars and Stripes

Red Flag 25-2 Concludes with Participation from Bomber Barons Red Flag 25-2, an exercise aimed at enhancing multinational combat readiness, concluded at Nellis AFB. The 23rd Bomb Squadron, known as the Bomber Barons, participated with five B-52H Stratofortress bombers from Minot AFB, executing high-end aerial combat training from March 21.

2025-03-23T12:42:09.250553-07:00

Red Flag 25-2 Concludes with Participation from Bomber Barons

insidedefense.com

USAF Gen. Cotton Advocates for Increased B-21 Procurement General Anthony Cotton of U.S. Strategic Command expressed a desire for a higher quantity of B-21 Raider bombers than currently planned, indicating potential adjustments to the Pentagon's existing procurement strategy. This development underscores the strategic importance of the B-21 in future defense planning.

2025-03-18T12:37:15.996882-07:00

USAF Gen. Cotton Advocates for Increased B-21 Procurement

Toronto Star

Canada Commits $6B to Missile Detection System Amidst Russia, China Threats Canada is set to invest over $6 billion in an Australian-developed early warning radar missile detection system. Additionally, $420 million will be allocated to expand the nation's northern military presence to address evolving threats from Russia and China.

2025-03-18T11:22:11.925999-07:00

Canada Commits $6B to Missile Detection System Amidst Russia, China Threats

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