Military
B-21 Raider Photographed Aerial Refueling for the First Time
The U.S. Air Force's next-generation stealth bomber has been captured refueling in flight for the first time, marking a key milestone in the B-21 Raider's test program.
Key Takeaways
- First public image shows B-21 connected to tanker boom during flight test at Edwards AFB
- Aerial refueling gives the stealth bomber effectively unlimited global strike range
- Air Force plans to acquire 100+ B-21s to replace aging B-2 Spirit fleet
DE
DT Editorial AI··via twz.com