US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said that while "the B-21 looks imposing from the outside, what lies beneath the fuselage and skin is even more impressive." Even the most sophisticated air defense systems will have difficulty detecting the B-21 in the sky."
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The B-21 is expected to have an even stronger offensive capability than the B-2, with the ability to carry a variety of weapons, including air-to-surface missiles, precision-guided bombs, cruise missiles and nuclear weapons.
The total cost of the B-21 program, including its operation until the 2050s, is estimated at $203 billion.
The total cost of the B-21 program, including its operation until the 2050s, is estimated at $203 billion.
