The US Air Force has confirmed that its target of 100 B-21 Raider bombers remains unchanged despite a 25 percent increase in annual production capacity.
B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber
Unlike commercial airplanes, where unit cost drops as production increases, many military aircraft are built in small numbers.
A defense study warns the US Air Force needs hundreds more next-generation fighters and bombers to maintain deterrence against China and sustain combat readiness in future conflicts.
The United States maintains one of the world’s most capable long-range bomber forces, anchored by two aircraft that reflect very different design philosophies and operational roles.
The B-2 Spirit is designed for extremely long-duration missions, yet it carries only two pilots.
The U.S. Air Force (USAF) marked a major fleet milestone with the arrival of its 99th and 100th KC-46A Pegasus aircraft at Travis Air Force Base (SUU) in California.
The US Air Force (USAF) restores the B-2 Spirit of Georgia to service on November 6, 2025, for $23.7 million, which lasts just under 4 years.
Northrop Grumman expects new US Air Force (USAF) contracts for its B-21 Raider stealth bomber program before the end of the year, according to Chief Executive Officer Kathy Warden.
The United States Air Force (USAF) confirmed that its second B-21 Raider stealth bomber has successfully flown to Edwards Air Force Base (EDW) in California.
As of 2025, the United States has the World’s Largest Air Forces with a combined total of 14,486 military aircraft, spread across four service branches.