ASIM, apr 17
“On behalf of the entire nationwide B-21 Raider team, Northrop Grumman is honored to receive this prestigious award,” said Tom Jones, corporate vice president and president of Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems. “The Grand Laureate represents the pioneering spirit, innovative technology, and trailblazing approach to contract management that has brought the world’s first sixth-generation aircraft to life.”
In the fall of 2023, the Air Force confirmed the first B-21 test vehicle had entered flight test, followed by a low-rate initial production award. The aircraft is currently undergoing a robust flight test campaign executed by the B-21 Combined Test Force at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The program continues to meet all DoD technical, schedule, and affordability requirements on its path to operational capability. Developed with the next generation of stealth technology, advanced networking capabilities, and open systems architecture, the B-21 Raider will serve as the backbone of America’s bomber fleet, capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear payloads. The B-21 will be one of the most effective aircraft in the sky, with the ability to use a broad mix of stand-off and direct attack munitions. Northrop Grumman, a leading global aerospace and defense technology company, provides pioneering solutions that equip customers with the capabilities they need to connect and protect the world, and push the boundaries of human exploration across the universe. Driven by a shared purpose to solve customers’ toughest problems, Northrop Grumman’s employees define possible every day.
