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The Aviationist on MSN6d
The Flying Wings of Jack Northrop that Led to the B-2 Spirit – Part One
From his youth, Jack Northrop imagined efficient all-wing aircraft so advanced that technology and power plants needed to ...
WWII dive bomber found on Pacific floor — with a bomb still attached, NOAA says
The Douglas SBD Dauntless dive bomber was trapped inside the USS Yorktown with this bomb still attached to its cradle. The aircraft carrier was sunk by a Japanese submarine after the 1942 Battle of ...
The National Interest on MSN8h
America Needs More B-21 Raiders, Four-Star General Says
Air Force General Anthony J. Cotton recently said he wanted a 220-aircraft bomber fleet. This would mean ordering 140 B-21 ...
Northrop Grumman is taking a financial hit on its B-21 Raider stealth bomber
Northrop Grumman posted a drop in profits in Q1 2025. It said higher manufacturing costs for its B-21 Raider stealth bomber ...
How Stealth Aircraft Technology Has Evolved From The F-117 Nighthawk To The B-21 Raider
In 1990, the F-117 Nighthawk was the first warplane to use stealth technology. Now the B-21 Raider promises new leaps in ...
11 Of The Most Iconic Ground Attack Military Planes In History
Ground attack aircraft don't always get the same level of fame that fighter jets do, but they have long served a critical ...
Defense News on MSN1d
Northrop loses $477M on B-21 bomber as it revamps production process
Northrop CEO Kathy Warden previously warned investors that the B-21 could lose money at first, before later turning a profit.
Northrop Grumman Cuts Earnings Outlook on B-21 Bomber Costs
Northrop Grumman Corp. reported lower first-quarter profit than analysts expected and cut its earnings outlook for the year ...
The National Interest on MSN1d
B-1 Lancers Arrive for First-Ever Bomber Task Force Based in Japan
Earlier this month, a fleet of B-1B bombers landed at Misawa Air Base in Japan, marking the first time the Air Force has ...