Air Force says two advanced stealthy aircraft are ahead of schedule, with first delivery set for 2027
Spencer emphasizes the necessity for the U.S. to lead in drone technology, citing lessons from the Ukraine war and the significant budget requested for research and development. The aircraft is expected to eventually replace the B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit while operating alongside modernized B-52 Stratofortress bombers expected to remain in service into the middle of the century. The aircraft will replace the F-22 Raptor as the service's primary air superiority fighter and is expected to operate alongside Collaborative Combat Aircraft, autonomous "loyal wingman" drones designed to support crewed aircraft in combat.
- ▪Spencer emphasizes the necessity for the U.S. to lead in drone technology, citing lessons from the Ukraine war and the significant budget requested for research and development.
- ▪The aircraft is expected to eventually replace the B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit while operating alongside modernized B-52 Stratofortress bombers expected to remain in service into the middle of the century.
- ▪The aircraft will replace the F-22 Raptor as the service's primary air superiority fighter and is expected to operate alongside Collaborative Combat Aircraft, autonomous "loyal wingman" drones designed to support crewed aircraft in combat.
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US Air Force Air Force says two advanced stealthy aircraft are ahead of schedule, with first delivery set for 2027 First operational bomber expected at Ellsworth Air Force Base in 2027 as Northrop Grumman plans to produce seven annually By Brittany Miller Fox News Published August 4, 2026 5:20pm EDT Comments Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Pentagon unveils new initiative to address drone concerns, autonomous warfare Bill Hemmer and John Spencer, executive director of the Urban Warfare Institute, discuss the Pentagon's new initiative to oversee military drones and autonomous systems. Spencer emphasizes the necessity for the U.S.
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