B-21 Raider completes successful weapon-release test, marking milestone for future bomber fleet

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – The U.S. Air Force’s next-generation stealth bomber has reached another major milestone, successfully demonstrating its ability to release weapons during flight testing.

The Air Force and aircraft manufacturer Northrop Grumman announced Friday that the B-21 Raider completed the test, marking an important step toward preparing the aircraft for future military operations.

The test demonstrated that the bomber can release weapons while in the air, a key capability for an aircraft designed to carry out both conventional strikes and nuclear deterrence missions…

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