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First public pictures of the back end of the airplane.

Order size is projected to be 100 but take it with a pinch of salt. Remember the F22 raptor order was going to be 600 aircraft + export options, rather than the 180 the air force finally bought, and congress banned all export. Ben Rich of Skunk Works wrote later that because of the...

spelled a new era of democratic prosperity and full spectrum dominance For like 2 years before the Chinese develop something that can kill it.

When will it go on sale? B-21 will be available for purchase from all major online retailers. IAF be like: i will take your entire stock

Unit cost revealed by NG CEO in an interview: USD 550 million Total 6 aircraft under production.

B-21 RAIDER first opinions? Watched the unveiling live, few points: SECDEF said does not need to be based overseas, also implied does not need refueling for long range missions, too. NG CEO said will soon see it flying. Nothing about export, although 'interfacing with the allies' was mentioned...

Mark your calendars, boys! B21 to be revealed on December 2

F35 deliveries paused due to discovery of Chinese alloy in part used in a Honeywell sub-assembly. https://www.defensenews.com/air/2022/09/07/pentagon-suspends-f-35-deliveries-over-chinese-alloy-in-magnet/

Lockheed Martin successfully tested a laser based missile defense system against a cruise missile in Feb 22. Video released today, very interesting. Cruise missile defence, while slower speed than ballistic, usually means ability to hit Manouvering missiles, and can also be used against...