Northrop Grumman - B21

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All new B-21 Raider nuclear Stealth uncovered by US Air Force

B-21 Raider was unveiled at manufacturer Northrop Grumman's facility in California during ceremony.

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It could cost approximately $700m each. It is capable of carriying nuclear and conventional weapons

Cost- $700m 

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US defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said it was " a testament to America's enduring advantages in ingenuity and innovation".

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"Even the most sophisticated air defense systems will struggle to detect the B-21 in the sky" - Mr. Austin

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Plane was designed with an "open system architecture", permits for amalgamation of "new weapons that havn't even been invented yet".

open system architecture

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First flight of B-21 Raider will be expected to take place next year.

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In production, there are 6 planes. The US Air Force is pplanning to get minimum of 100 of the aircraft.

6 planes in production

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