Northrop Grumman to Unveil the B-21 Raider
September 20 2022 - 2:24PM
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC), in partnership with the
U.S. Air Force, will unveil the B-21 Raider during the first week
of December at the company’s Palmdale, California facility.
The B-21 Raider unveiling will be a historic moment, providing
an exclusive view of the B-21 aircraft.
“The B-21 is the most advanced military aircraft ever built and
is a product of pioneering innovation and technological
excellence,” said Doug Young, sector vice president and general
manager, Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems. “The Raider
showcases the dedication and skills of the thousands of people
working every day to deliver this aircraft.”
Since contract award in 2015, Northrop Grumman has assembled a
nationwide team to design, test and build the world’s most advanced
strike aircraft. The B-21 is a product of Northrop Grumman’s
pioneering digital engineering practices and advanced manufacturing
techniques together with breakthrough stealth technology.
“Northrop Grumman is proud of our partnership with the U.S. Air
Force as we deliver the B-21 Raider, a sixth-generation aircraft
optimized for operations in highly contested environments,” said
Tom Jones, corporate vice president and president, Northrop Grumman
Aeronautics Systems.
Six B-21 test aircraft are in various stages of final assembly
in Palmdale, California. Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Air Force
confirmed in May that the B-21 first flight is projected for 2023.
The actual timing of first flight will be based on ground test
outcomes.
The unveiling will take place at Northrop Grumman’s Palmdale
site, during an invitation-only event.
Northrop Grumman is a technology company, focused on global
security and human discovery. Our pioneering solutions equip our
customers with capabilities they need to connect, advance and
protect the U.S. and its allies. Driven by a shared purpose to
solve our customers’ toughest problems, our 90,000 employees define
possible every day.
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