"Pentagon Confirms B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Production"
TL;DR
The Pentagon has approved the B-21 Raider stealth bomber program to begin production, following the successful ground and flight tests. The bomber, designed to replace the B-2 Spirit and B-1 Lancer, is set to enter service in the mid-2020s with at least 100 units planned for purchase. Northrop Grumman, the plane's maker, has confirmed the commencement of low-rate initial production and emphasized the aircraft's advanced capabilities.
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