B-21 Raider Bomber 'Numbers' Nightmare Has No Easy Fix

Summary and Key Points on the B-21 Raider Numbers Problem: The B-21 Raider, Northrop Grumman's next-generation stealth bomber, is poised to revolutionize U.S. military capabilities. However, by the early 2030s, the U.S. Air Force may only have between 24 to 30 operational B-21s, far below the desired fleet size.

-Budget constraints and slow production rates are contributing to this limited rollout, despite the growing threats from China and Russia.

-Comparatively, past bombers like...