‘It’s a mindset change’: Retired major general outlines nuclear future for Dyess with arrival of B-21

‘It’s a mindset change’: Retired major general outlines nuclear future for Dyess with arrival of B-21

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The arrival of the B-21 Raider stealth bomber at Dyess Air Force Base will mark a transformative moment for the Air Force, the Abilene community, and the nation's strategic defense posture, according to retired U.S. Air Force Major General John Nichols. In a one-on-one interview on Big Country Politics, Nichols, the newly named vice president of military affairs for the Abilene Chamber of Commerce, discussed the sign…

U.S. expands sixth-generation aircraft development with B-21 Raider and F-47 fighter

According to the report, the B-21 Raider, developed by Northrop Grumman, is considered the world’s first sixth-generation aircraft and is currently undergoing flight testing. It is intended to replace the B-1 and B-2 bombers and will be capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear weapons while operating in high-threat environments. The Fox News article also highlights the F-47 fighter jet, which is in development as a next-generation rep…