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Next generation bomber unveiled in US

USA (bbabo.net), - One of the largest defense contractors in the US, Northrop Grumman, on Friday evening, introduced the latest B-21 Raider stealth strategic bomber. The event was broadcast on the manufacturer's website.

The presentation took place at a plant in Palmdale (California) in the presence of US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin himself. The latter, anticipating this event, previously described it as "historic" on his Twitter account. The manufacturer itself positions its bomber as the only sixth-generation aircraft in the world.

The B-21 Raider, according to Northrop Grumman, will be able to reach anywhere in the world, carry nuclear and non-nuclear weapons and overcome the most advanced air defense systems thanks to advanced stealth technology. At the same time, it is expected that in the future, unmanned modifications of such a model will also be presented to the world.

“When it comes to demonstrating America's resolve, the B-21 Raider will stand by, silent and ready. We provide the US fighter fleet with an advanced aircraft that combines range, payload and viability. The B-21 Raider is the future of deterrence,” the company said.

In addition to the one presented, five more bombers of this type are at various stages of production. It is planned to lift this machine into the air in 2023.

The military is talking about plans to acquire at least a hundred of these aircraft. The Pentagon has reserved over $19 billion for the B-21 program between 2023 and 2027.

Next generation bomber unveiled in US