
Northrop Grumman Ramps Up B-21 Raider Production
Northrop Grumman has reached a significant milestone in the B-21 Raider program with the award of Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) Lot 2 in late 2024, demonstrating continued confidence in the program’s technical progress and production capabilities. This advancement marks an important step in the development of America’s next-generation stealth bomber. A key strategic decision that has paid dividends is Northrop Grumman’s choice to build test aircraft on the actual production line rather than creating separate prototypes. Tom Jones, corporate vice




