B-21 Raider – The Defense Post

Apr- 2026 -

20 April

Air

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Rare Overhead Look at B-21 Raider Emerges During Mid-Air Refueling

For the first time, America’s next-generation stealth bomber has been captured in a full overhead view while in flight.

8 April

Air

Bea Castañeda

B-21 Raider: Inside America’s Next-Generation Strategic Bomber

Shaped for secrecy and reach, this B-21 Raider guide explains how the next-generation bomber is designed to penetrate defenses and deliver precision strikes.

Mar- 2026 -

12 March

Air

Christine Casimiro

USAF B-21 Raider Spotted in Aerial Refueling Tests Ahead of 2027 Fielding

The US Air Force’s B-21 Raider was spotted refuelling mid-air for what appears to be the first time, marking a key milestone toward the first aircraft’s scheduled 2027 delivery.

Feb- 2026 -

24 February

Americas

Jodesz Gavilan

Northrop, US Air Force Accelerate B‑21 Raider Production

Northrop Grumman and the US Air Force are accelerating production of the B-21 Raider.

11 February

Air

Ronald Watkins

Think Tank Calls for Major Expansion of US Air Force Fleet to Counter China

A new policy paper by the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies argues the US Air Force must expand its fleet of next‑generation aircraft.

Jan- 2026 -

30 January

Air

A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 419th Flight Test Squadron takes off from Edwards Air Force Base, California, to conduct flight tests on the Load Adaptable Modular pylon

Bea Castañeda

B-1B Lancer Guide: The Evolution of a Strategic Bomber

Combining supersonic speed, variable-sweep wings, and massive payload capacity, this guide unveils how the B-1B Lancer is a key asset for both deterrence and combat missions.

7 January

Air

Bea Castañeda

Uncovering the JASSM: Stealth, Precision, and Autonomy

This guide explains JASSM, uncovering its design, stealth features, range, and role in modern air combat.

Jun- 2025 -

13 June

Americas

USAF first rendering of the Long Range Standoff (LRSO) Weapon

Christine Casimiro

USAF Reveals Long-Range Nuclear Missile to Arm B-21 and B-52 Bombers

The US Air Force has revealed the first rendering of its AGM-181 Long-Range Standoff (LRSO) nuclear-armed cruise missile to arm the upcoming B-21 Raider and legacy B-52 Stratofortress bombers.

Jan- 2025 -

20 January

Air

Joe Saballa

China Says Conducted Final Test of Secretive Hypersonic Air-to-Air Missile

China has reportedly completed the final test of its highly classified hypersonic air-to-air missile, which is said to pose an unprecedented threat to America’s B-21 stealth bomber.

Dec- 2024 -

4 December

Air

Two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, fly by Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, before landing for fuel on June 22, 2022. Bomber Task Force missions contribute to joint force lethality and deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific by demonstrating United States Air Force ability to operate anywhere in the world at any time in support of the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech.Sgt. Chris Hibben)

Rojoef Manuel

B-1 Bombers Temporarily Relocate From South to North Dakota for B-21 Runway Upgrades

The US Air Force has approved the temporary transfer of 17 B-1 Lancer supersonic heavy bombers from South to North Dakota in support of renovations for the incoming B-21 Raider aircraft.

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