US Air Force Reports B-21 Raider and NGAD Stealth Programs are Ahead of Schedule
The U.S. Air Force has announced that two of its most critical next-generation aircraft programs are progressing ahead of schedule. This includes the B-21 Raider stealth bomber and the Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) 6th-generation fighter. The first B-21 Raider is now anticipated for delivery in 2027. Both aircraft are being developed with advanced stealth, sensor, and networking technologies to maintain air superiority over near-peer adversaries. The B-21 is slated to replace the aging B-1B and B-2 bombers, while the NGAD will succeed the F-22 Raptor.
Official Source: https://www.foxnews.com/us/air-force-says-two-advanced-stealthy-aircraft-ahead-schedule-first-delivery-set-2027
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