First flight of B-21 Raider strategic bomber delayed to 2022 The maiden flight of the first Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider long range strike bomber (LRSB) is expected to… ByClément CharpentreauSeptember 2, 2020
Russia signs contracts for Tupolev future strategic bomber PAK-DA Three days after the United States Air Force shared new visuals of its upcoming B-21 Raider, the Russian… ByClément CharpentreauFebruary 5, 2020
USAF deploys F-22 stealth jet in Qatar for the first time For the first time, the United States Air Force deployed F-22 Raptor fighter jets on its base of… ByClément CharpentreauJuly 1, 2019
AeroTime’s top defense aviation news of 2024 Global tensions have made for a busy year for the AeroTime defense team. From the ongoing war in… ByAeroTime EditorialDecember 31, 20241 comment
Edwards Air Force Base welcomes back B-2 Spirit for technological upgrades Edwards Air Force Base marked a historic moment on July 17, 2024, with the return of the B-2… ByClément CharpentreauAugust 27, 2024
Australian think tank recommends B-21 Raider as alternative to AUKUS submarine Considering potential delays and high costs associated with Australia’s AUKUS submarine program, Australian defense experts have recommended a… ByClément CharpentreauAugust 13, 2024
US Air Force releases first official images of B-21 Raider during test flights The United States Air Force (USAF) has released its first official images of the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider… ByIan MolyneauxMay 23, 2024
Top 10 world’s best military drones in 2024 and their capabilities Forget your fighter jets and stealth bombers, decommission your ground attack aircraft; lay off your pilots and, with… ByRosita MickeviciuteJanuary 30, 2024
Top 10 largest aircraft manufacturers in the world today In the ever-evolving landscape of aviation, it’s essential to keep abreast of the industry’s key players. As we… ByRosita MickeviciuteOctober 13, 2023
Northrop YF-23 Black Widow II: why it never made it to the service? In the realm of cutting-edge military aviation, stealth technology has emerged as a crucial aspect of modern warfare.… ByRosita MickeviciuteAugust 11, 2023
Northrop Grumman demonstrates B-2 Spirit’s automated mission updates Northrop Grumman Corporation, in collaboration with the U.S. Air Force, conducted a demonstration of the integrated airborne mission… ByClément CharpentreauAugust 10, 2023
Northrop Grumman hopes for B-21 contract in 2023 Northrop Grumman has announced that it is expecting the first low-rate production contract for the B-21 Raider strategic… ByValius VenckunasJanuary 27, 2023
RAAF and US Air Force sign Joint Vision Statement, strengthening relations Ties between the Royal Australian Armed Force (RAAF) and the US Air Force were further strengthened when the… ByJean Carmela LimOctober 4, 2022
Boom announces move into military market with Northrop deal at Farnborough Boom Supersonic unveiled the production configuration of its Overture airliner at the Farnborough Airshow, and announced plans to… ByRichard HolmeSeptember 27, 2022
US Air Force plans to roll out B-21 Raider in early December 2022 The Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider strategic stealth bomber will be rolled out in December 2022, the US Air… ByValius VenckunasSeptember 21, 2022
B-21 enters ground testing in anticipation of maiden flight At least one Northrop Grumman B-21 stealth bomber has left the assembly line and entered the ground test… ByValius VenckunasMarch 16, 2022
New aircraft to spot in 2022 As the year draws to a close, the aviation community is looking forward to a brighter 2022. With hopes for a continued recovery, more and… ByValius VenckunasDecember 27, 2021
USAF F-15E fighter drops 2.3-ton ‘bunker buster’ bomb for the first time For the first time, an F-15E Strike Eagle released a GBU-72 Advanced 5K Penetrator bomb. The test, which… ByClément CharpentreauOctober 13, 2021