SR-71 Blackbird

NextRS: The United States is Making Significant Investments in a New Hypersonic Bomber

The announcement last week regarding the U.S. government’s initiative to develop a Mach-5-capable bomber generated significant attention worldwide. The Next Generation Responsive Strike (NextRS) program, which combines the functionalities of a bomber and a reconnaissance aircraft, is set to be the U.S. Air Force’s next major undertaking following its current project aimed at creating a sixth-generation fighter jet. A hypersonic bomber would represent the pinnacle … Continue reading NextRS: The United States is Making Significant Investments in a New Hypersonic Bomber

B-21 Raider stealth bomber.

U.S. Air Force is developing a fleet of stealthy B-21 bombers, with six in progress and more expected

The U.S. Air Force has announced that at least six B-21 Raider stealth bombers are currently in various stages of production, with reports indicating that one has already entered flight testing as of November 2023, according to several informed sources. While specific details are closely guarded, it is evident that Northrop Grumman is diligently manufacturing these advanced bombers with minimal publicity. The exact production rate … Continue reading U.S. Air Force is developing a fleet of stealthy B-21 bombers, with six in progress and more expected