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2024

26 September

The B-21 Raider flight test performance data continues to align with digital model predictions.

Testing continues apace as Raider lives up to digital promise

Northrop Grumman's CTF team has demonstrated it can execute multiple flight test events within the span of a week. The company's digital ecosystem is enabling test data analysis, updates and rapid return to flight test.

23 May

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman’s B-21 Raider continues its flight test campaign

2023

12 September

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman's B-21 Raider continues progression to flight test

2022

7 December

Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Air Force have introduced the B-21 Raider, the world’s first sixth-generation aircraft.

Northrop Grumman takes the wraps off the B-21 Raider

The B-21 is capable of networking across the battlespace to multiple systems, and into all domains. It can quickly evolve through rapid technology upgrades that provide new capabilities to outpace future threats.

20 September

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman to unveil the B-21 Raider

26 May

The next steps will include carrying out engine runs as well as low-speed and high-speed taxi tests, and then on to first flight.

Raider aircraft testing proves value of digital modelling

Northrop Grumman is paving the way for the B-21 rollout later this year and first flight in 2023. The first loads calibration test has been undertaken, proving the efficacy of the company's digital design capabilities.

2016

19 September

ReleaseAir Force names the B-21 bomber the Raider

2015

27 October