Northrop breaks ground on B-21 final assembly line

Northrop Grumman initiated construction at its Palmdale, California facility to produce the B-21 Raider stealth bomber. This new production facility is situated within the US Air Force’s secure Plant 42 site. Northrop is already constructing early low-rate versions of the B-21 from this location. The groundbreaking signifies a key step in ramping up B-21 manufacturing efforts. Production will bolster the nation's strategic capabilities with advanced aerial technology.