Defense & Military

Air Force RCO: December 2021 ‘Earliest’ Target Date for B-21 First Flight

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The Air Force’s next-generation nuclear bomber is winding its way through production, but don’t expect to see it flying until December 2021 at the earliest, the service’s rapid capabilities office (RCO) director said Oct. 24.
The service has its first B-21…

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