Northrop eyes more B-21 contracts, Air Force deal to speed production

Northrop eyes more B-21 contracts, Air Force deal to speed production

Northrop Grumman expects to receive new U.S. Air Force contracts for its B-21 Raider stealth bomber program by the end of the year, CEO Kathy Warden said.

Northrop Grumman in Talks with USAF to Accelerate B-21 Production

Northrop Grumman is negotiating with the US Air Force (USAF) to accelerate production of the B-21 bomber, as… The post Northrop Grumman in Talks with USAF to Accelerate B-21 Production appeared first on Air Data News.

Northrop: ‘Multiple‘ B-21s in Ground Test Ahead of Flight

Multiple B-21s are undergoing ground tests and being prepared to join the two aircraft now in test flight, and the Northrop Grumman is negotiating with the Air Force about how expanded production for the bomber could be accomplished, president and CEO Kathy Warden said Oct. 21. She also suggested a deal on expanded production could reopen what the company charges for the aircraft. Warden, speaking on a Northrop earnings call, noted that the sec…

Northrop Seeks More B-21 Contracts Air Force Deal to Speed Stealth Bomber Production

Virginia, October 22 - Northrop Grumman is positioning itself for a major expansion of its work on the B-21 Raider stealth bomber program, with the defense giant anticipating new contracts from the U.S. Air Force by the end of the year. This expected contract surge centers on the procurement of the third low-rate initial production (LRIP) lot for the advanced bomber, alongside an advance procurement contract to secure crucial components for the …