The B-21 Raider is moving from a development "dark horse" to a front-line reality at a pace rarely seen in modern defense acquisitions. As of March 1, 2026, the U.S. Air Force and Northrop Grumman have solidified a $4.5 billion acceleration agreement to ensure the first Raiders are "on the ramp" at Ellsworth Air Force Base by 2027. The post The B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Program Just Went Into ‘Turbo Mode’ (China and Russia Can’t Match It) appea…