• Northrop Grumman’s B-21 Raider Continues Progression to Flight Test

    Source: Nasdaq GlobeNewswire / 12 Sep 2023 16:19:08   America/Chicago

    The B-21 Raider continues to progress in ground testing with the commencement of engine runs at Northrop Grumman’s facilities in Palmdale, Calif. (Photo Credit: Northrop Grumman)

    PALMDALE, Calif., Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (PHOTO RELEASE) The U.S. Air Force announced today the B-21 Raider has commenced engine runs as part of its ground test program at Northrop Grumman’s Palmdale, California, facility. Engine testing is an essential milestone for the program as the world’s first sixth-generation aircraft continues on the path to flight test.

    The B-21’s first flight will remain a data driven event that is monitored by Northrop Grumman and the United States Air Force.

    Developed with the next generation of stealth technology, advanced networking capabilities and open systems architecture, the B-21 Raider will serve as the backbone of America’s bomber fleet.

    Contact: Christine Denton
    321-423-5669
    Christine.Denton@ngc.com

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/88e733be-58a6-4818-8a85-0f278b4553a1


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    Northrop Grumman’s B-21 Raider Continues Progression to Flight Test

    The B-21 Raider continues to progress in ground testing with the commencement of engine runs at Northrop Grumman’s facilities in Palmdale, Calif. (Photo Credit: Northrop Grumman)
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