The United States is fast-tracking the B-21 Raider with a $6.1 billion funding in FY2027 surge to strengthen its ability to strike heavily defended targets at long range. The move sharpens U.S. deterrence as China advances its H-20 stealth bomber, raising the stakes in the race for penetrating strike capability. The funding accelerates testing and early production of a bomber designed to evade modern air defenses and deliver precision strikes deep inside contested airspace, ensuring survivable access in high-end conflict. Read full Defense Aerospace News at this link …
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| A second B-21 Raider test aircraft, part of the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation stealth bomber program, arrived at Edwards Air Force Base, California, on September 11, 2025. The addition of this aircraft expands ongoing flight testing, particularly in mission systems and weapons integration, accelerating progress toward operational capability. (Picture source: U.S. Department of War) |
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