Defense officials told Congress on March 18, 2026, that the Department of Defense is assessing options to accelerate B-21 output, potentially reshaping delivery timelines for the stealth bomber program. Built by Northrop Grumman, the B-21 is central to replacing portions of the B-1 and B-2 fleets over the next decade and to strengthening both conventional and nuclear deterrence. Early production decisions could influence unit costs, industrial base workload, and the pace of bomber force modernization. Read more.
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| A B-2 Spirit performs a low pass flyover during the Warriors over the Wasatch airshow at Hill Air Force Base on June 29, 2024. (Picture source: US DoD) |