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November 13, 2026 The B-21 Raider has released a weapon for the first time as testing of the bomber continues to expand in scale and scope. This is a new and significant step forward for the B-21, which the U.S. Air Force hopes will begin its operational service in 2027. “During the test, a B-21 test aircraft flying from Edwards Air Force Base, California, released a conventional weapon, validating its digital models and the maturity of its open systems architecture,” according to the Air Force. “This test proves the B-21’s strike capability, proves its ability to rapidly onboard new weapons and solidifies its role as the future backbone of the U.S. bomber fleet.” Read our full report and analysis here.

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