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Northrop Grumman begins B-21 Raider modernization work before service entry

Last observed 2026-10-23 · Confidence 98%

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What happened

Northrop Grumman has begun modernization and long-term fleet-support preparations for the B-21 while flight testing and LRIP production continue.

Why it matters: Die offene Systemarchitektur soll spätere Software-, Sensor- und Waffensystem-Upgrades erleichtern und den langfristigen Betrieb unterstützen.

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