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US Air Force unveils UFO-Like B-21 stealth bomber in new photos
The future of aerial warfare is here, and it looks like something straight out of a science fiction movie. The next-generation B-21 stealth bomber, designed to replace the aging B-1 and B-2 models, represents a significant leap in military technology and strategy.
This cutting-edge aircraft, a key component in the United States’ efforts to maintain its edge against global military advancements, particularly those of China, is now closer to becoming operational.
Unveiled in 2022, the B-21 Raider has been shrouded in secrecy, with only limited information released to the public. Recently, however, the U.S. Air Force has published official photographs of the B-21 in flight, offering a rare glimpse at this impressive aircraft.
Image Credit: US Air Force
These images highlight the bomber’s sleek, futuristic design and reveal some of its innovative features, though they notably exclude views of the aircraft’s exhaust ports to keep its full capabilities under wraps.
Priced at $700 million each, the U.S. Air Force plans to purchase around 100 of these state-of-the-art bombers. The B-21 is expected to enter service by 2027, gradually replacing the Rockwell B-1 Lancer and Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit over the next decade.
Northrop Grumman, the manufacturer of the B-21, emphasized its critical role in national defense.
“The B-21 will join the nuclear triad as a visible and flexible nuclear deterrent; supporting national security objectives and assuring our nation’s allies and partners,” a company spokesperson said. The bomber is designed to “penetrate the toughest defenses to deliver precision strikes anywhere in the world” and is heralded as “the future of deterrence.”
The B-21 Raider is expected to provide unmatched combat capabilities across a range of operations, especially in highly contested environments.
“As we look to the threats posed by our pacing challenge, we must continue to rapidly modernize,” he said. “The B-21 Raider will provide formidable combat capability across a range of operations in highly contested environments of the future.”
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