Northrop Grumman’s B-21 Raider enters weapons tests
In short
The B-21 Raider has officially progressed into its critical weapons testing phase under Northrop Grumman's development program. Program personnel will assess the aircraft's integration and functional performance when paired with military armaments. These evaluations focus on confirming operational readiness across its designated combat capabilities.
Key points
- The stealth bomber has advanced to proving its direct combat weapons capabilities.: The stealth bomber has advanced to proving its direct combat weapons capabilities.
- Rigorous evaluations will determine how reliably armaments operate on the aircraft.: Rigorous evaluations will determine how reliably armaments operate on the aircraft.
- Northrop Grumman continues moving the program forward through essential operational test…: Northrop Grumman continues moving the program forward through essential operational test milestones.