The U.S. Air Force Needs 145 B-21 Stealth Bombers To Replace Its Aging Fleet — It’s Only Approved 100

The U.S. Air Force Needs 145 B-21 Stealth Bombers To Replace Its Aging Fleet — It’s Only Approved 100

The Truth About B-21 Raider Bomber Procurement and the ‘145’ Figure On March 17, 2026, Adm. Richard Correll, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, told lawmakers that his command still believes the U.S. Air Force needs 145 B-21 Raider stealth bombers, while also confirming that the Pentagon is considering opening a second production line to accelerate output.  During the testimony, which was delivered to the House Armed Services Committee’s strat…