July 9, 2026 Air force announces B-21 Raider crew complement The Department of the Air Force announced that the B-21 Raider, the nation’s newest long-range strike bomber, will officially operate with a two-pilot crew complement.
June 11, 2026 Operational Pilot Flies B-21 as Top General Pushes Urgency In another milestone for the B-21 Raider program, an operational test pilot recently flew the bomber with a developmental test pilot sharing the cockpit.
June 9, 2026 DAF senior leaders explain, justify sizable budget boost in Senate hearing DAF senior leaders presented a unified front to a Senate subcommittee justifying a historic budget request for fiscal 2027.
May 21, 2026 DAF leaders outline readiness, modernization priorities in FY27 budget testimony Department of the Air Force and Department of War leaders testified before the House Armed Services Committee on the fiscal year 2027 budget request.
Feb. 23, 2026 DAF increases B-21 Raider production capacity to deliver combat capability faster The Department of the Air Force and Northrop Grumman Corp. have reached an agreement to expand production capacity for the B-21 Raider, accelerating delivery of the Air Force’s next-generation stealth bomber fleet.