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Air Force releases brand new photos of secretive B-21 stealth bomber
The U.S. Air Force released new pictures of its B-21 Raider, a nuclear-armed stealth bomber currently going through testing.
The new photos show the B-21 conducting tests, including flight tests and taxiing, as well as a rarely seen full-frontal view of the new aircraft stored under a hangar at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
The aircraft, which is set to replace the B-1 and B-2 bombers in the mid-2020s, is on track to meet its timeline for release, according to Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition Andrew Hunter, who told Congress this month that the test program was “proceeding well.”
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The B-21 Raider at Edwards Air Force Base, California. (Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
“It is doing what flight test programs are designed to do, which is helping us learn about the unique characteristics of this platform, but in a very, very effective way,’ Hunter said.
According to an Air Force press release, the B-21 will be a long range and “high survivable” stealth bomber that will “play a major role supporting national security objectives and assuring U.S. allies and partners across the globe.”
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The B-21 Raider lands at Edwards Air Force Base, California. (Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
The Air Force partnered with Northrop Grumman to build the aircraft, with the goal of producing a minimum of 100 planes during its mid-2020s release timeline.
The Air Force’s Rapid Capabilities Office (AFRCO), which is managing the acquisition program for the B-21, said in the release that the test aircraft have been built as “production-representative as possible,” a break from the typical flight prototype approach that will allow the Air Force to meet its production timeline more quickly.
The B-21 Raider goes through testing at Edwards Air Force Base, California. (Defense Visual Information Distribution Service)
The B-21 is expected to enter service at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, which is planned as the first main operating base for the new aircraft and will serve as the location of the Formal Training Unit. Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, and Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, are preferred destinations to receive the remaining B-21s as they become available.
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The Montana Department of Environmental Quality is reminding the public to check the harmful algal bloom map ahead of the holiday weekend.
HABs can discharge toxins that may be harmful to humans and animals.
If you suspect a HAB, stay out of the water, including your furry friends. Don’t allow dogs to drink from the water or lick their fur if you suspect they came in contact with affected water.
Officials say avoid swimming in areas where the water looks discolored and resembles spilled paint, pea soup or grass clippings.
A list of reported HABs in the past week was provided by the Montana DEQ:
- Lake Helena Causeway and Fishing Access Site, Lewis & Clark County (confirmed 6/25/2026)
- Canyon Ferry Reservoir at Duck Creek Campground, Broadwater County (confirmed 6/24/2026)
- Cooney Reservoir, Carbon County (confirmed 6/23/2026)
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality posted the following on Facebook:
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — We’re celebrating America’s 250th birthday this weekend, and that means looking at some of the people who helped build our country into what it is today.
One group with a large impact on the country, including Nevada, is the Chinese.
In fact, Chinese-Americans were involved in mining in Nevada, and an exhibit at the Clark County Government Center is showcasing their contributions.
Dr. Zhida Song-James, curator of the exhibit, and Moon Xia, vice president of the Nevada Chinese American Association, joined us to share more about this part of Nevada history.
The exhibit is on display now through July 16.
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