Northrop Gets B-21 Production Award, Rate Hike Talks Ongoing

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Credit: U.S. Air Force
The U.S. Air Force in December 2025 awarded Northrop Grumman contracts for the next production lot of B-21 Raider bombers, along with advanced procurement for a future lot, as the two sides continue negotiations for a potential rate increase. Northrop CEO Kathy Warden, in a Jan. 27 earnings call...
Brian Everstine

Brian Everstine is the Pentagon Editor for Aviation Week, based in Washington, D.C.

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