The New B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Summed Up in 3 Letters

The New B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Summed Up in 3 Letters

Key Points and Summary – An internal Air Force memo from outgoing Global Strike commander Gen. Thomas Bussiere recommends the B-21 Raider be crewed by one pilot and one Weapon Systems Officer (WSO). This is a “significant departure” from the B-2 (which uses two pilots) and suggests a “startling” level of AI-driven automation. The B-21 Raider was unveiled to the public at a ceremony Dec. 2, 2022 in Palmdale, Calif. The B-21 will provide survivabl…