Coverage dated November 9, 2023 to November 10, 2023

The B-21 Raider, the Air Force's new nuclear stealth bomber, takes flight for first time

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The B-21 Raider is the first new American bomber aircraft in more than 30 years, and almost every aspect of the program is classified.

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Green Field Reporter
The Air Force's new nuclear stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider, has taken its first test flight - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)
Published Nov 9, 2023
Green Field Reporter's feed description
WASHINGTON (AP) — The B-21 Raider took its first test flight on Friday, moving the futuristic warplane closer to becoming the nation’s next nuclear weapons stealth bomber. The Raider flew in Palmdale, California, where it has been under testing and development by Northrop Grumman.
RedState
U.S. Air Force's Newest, the B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber, Makes Debut Flight (opens RedState)
Published Nov 9, 2023
ABC 10 Sacramento
The Air Force's newest stealth bomber is nuclear. And it just made its first flight. (opens ABC 10 Sacramento)
Published Nov 9, 2023
ABC 10 Sacramento's feed description
The B-21 Raider is the first new American bomber aircraft in more than 30 years, and almost everything about it is classified.
Insider
Video appears to capture first flight of the B-21 Raider, the US Air Force's newest stealth bomber (opens Insider)
Published Nov 9, 2023
Insider's feed description
An Air Force spokesperson confirmed the new stealth bomber is in flight testing. The long-awaited first flight comes after it was unveiled last year.
CBS News
The B-21 Raider, the Air Force's new nuclear stealth bomber, takes flight for first time (opens CBS News)
Published Nov 9, 2023
CBS News's feed description
The B-21 Raider is the first new American bomber aircraft in more than 30 years, and almost every aspect of the program is classified.
Forbes
$750 Million Stealth Bomber Just Took Its First Test Flight—Here How It Compares To The Military’s Other Pricey Equipment (opens Forbes)
Published Nov 9, 2023
Forbes's feed description
The B-21, Northrop Grumman's latest stealth bomber, is expected to be the “backbone” of the next generation of Air Force bombers.
Breaking Defense
B-21 Raider takes first flight (opens Breaking Defense)
Published Nov 9, 2023
Breaking Defense's feed description
The B-21 Raider, America's newest stealth bomber, "is in flight testing," an Air Force spokesperson confirmed to Breaking Defense.
Military Times
Nuclear stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider, takes first test flight (opens Military Times)
Published Nov 9, 2023
Military Times's feed description
It's the first new American bomber aircraft in more than 30 years, and almost every aspect of the program is classified.
Bloomberg
New US Stealth Nuclear Bomber Starts Flight Tests in Key Milestone (opens Bloomberg)
Published Nov 9, 2023
Bloomberg's feed description
The US’s newest stealth bomber, Northrop Grumman Corp.’s B-21 Raider, conducted its first test flight, a key milestone in the $203 billion program that’s meant to stay well ahead of China’s technological advances.
Military.com
The Air Force's Newest, and Highly Classified, Stealth Bomber Makes Its First Flight (opens Military.com)
Published Nov 9, 2023
Military.com's feed description
Images and videos of a B-21 taxiing on the runway of the Air Force's Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, and later taking to the skies began circulating online early Friday morning.
The Columbian
The Air Force’s new nuclear stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider, has taken its first test flight (opens The Columbian)
Published Nov 9, 2023
The Columbian's feed description
WASHINGTON (AP) — The B-21 Raider took its first test flight on Friday, moving the futuristic warplane closer to becoming the nation's next nuclear weapons stealth bomber.
FOX Business
Newest Air Force stealth bomber, the $750M B-21 Raider, takes first flight (opens FOX Business)
Published Nov 9, 2023
FOX Business's feed description
The U.S. Air Force B-21 bomber has taken its first test flight in California, with officials saying the aircraft can strike targets “anywhere in the world."
The Washington Free Beacon
US Unveils New Nuclear-Capable Stealth Bomber (opens The Washington Free Beacon)
Published Nov 9, 2023
The Washington Free Beacon's feed description
The U.S. Air Force's B-21 "Raider" bomber shaped like a flying wing took its first flight on Friday, the next step in rolling out a new fleet of long-range nuclear-capable stealth bombers built by Northrop Grumman, according to a Reuters witness.
Washington Examiner
Air Force’s new nuclear stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider, takes first test flight (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Nov 9, 2023
Washington Examiner's feed description
The Air Force's B-21 Raider, its futuristic stealth bomber, conducted its first test flight.
Washington Times
Air Force’s nuclear stealth bomber takes first test flight (opens Washington Times)
Published Nov 9, 2023
Washington Times's feed description
The Air Force’s new stealth nuclear bomber took its first test flight Friday, the next step in a process that will add to America’s nuclear triad.
FOX Business
B-21 Raider stealth bomber boasts unmatched technology, striking capabilities: 5 fast facts (opens FOX Business)
Published Nov 10, 2023
FOX Business's feed description
The U.S. Air Force commenced its first test flight of the highly anticipated B-21 stealth bomber aircraft Friday morning in front of a captive audience.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Air Force’s top-secret ‘flying wing’ nuclear stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider, takes its first test flight (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Published Nov 10, 2023
St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description
The B-21 Raider is the first new American bomber aircraft in more than 30 years, and almost every aspect of the program is classified.
Sofrep
The Maiden Flight of the B-21 Raider: Check Out the First New American Bomber in 30 Years (opens Sofrep)
Published Nov 10, 2023
Sofrep's feed description
The B-21 Raider's clandestine first flight marks a leap in USAF strategic prowess, combining secrecy, innovation, and future defense readiness.

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