Northrop has delivered one B-21 for flight testing and two for ground testing. Three more flight-test aircraft remain in final assembly.
Credit: Juan Femath/U.S. Air Force
As early cost estimates turn into real prices, a rare phenomenon for a defense acquisition program is becoming clear: The Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider is becoming less expensive. In 2023, the U.S. Air Force expected to spend $19.1 billion over the first five annual lots of B-21 procurement. Two...
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