It Could Take Over 15 Years to Build 100 B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber

Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Air Force is working to keep its B-21 Raider bomber program on track despite Northrop Grumman's warnings of potential cost increases.

-The Raider, designed to replace the aging B-1 and B-2 bombers, has entered Low-Rate Initial Production, with the first five production lots totaling just 21 aircraft. Concerns are mounting that it will take 15+ years to receive the full order of 100 B-21s, potentially rendering the bombers obsolete by then due to rapidly advancing technology.