ADVERTISEMENT

1News

US Air Force to reveal 'most advanced military aircraft ever'

November 30, 2022

The US Air Force is set to reveal what it calls the "most advanced military aircraft ever" this week.

The B-21 Raider is a stealth aircraft that can be used for long-range conventional and nuclear missions.

"The B-21 is the most advanced military aircraft ever built and is a product of pioneering innovation and technological excellence," Doug Young, sector vice president and general manager at Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems said in a statement.

"The Raider showcases the dedication and skills of the thousands of people working every day to deliver this aircraft."

B-21 Raider artist impression. — B-21 Raider artist impression. (Source: Northrop Grumman)

ADVERTISEMENT

According to Fox News the aircraft will cost around US$2 billion each.

The aircraft will be unveiled at an invite only event on Saturday NZ time.

World North America

SHARE ME

More Stories

More Stories

Jerry Greenfield, left, and Ben Cohen scoop ice cream cones during their 20th anniversary party at a scoop shop.

Ben & Jerry's co-founder leaves ice cream brand after 47 years

Jerry Greenfield said that he felt the independence the brand had to speak on social issues and events was lost to Unilever.

7:56am

1:31

Britain's King Charles III, centre left, and US President Donald Trump, centre right, pose with Queen Camilla and First Lady Melania Trump, right, at the state banquet at Windsor Castle, England.

Trump basks in the pageantry at Windsor Castle during UK state visit

The King and Queen Camilla have hosted Donald and Melania Trump at Windsor Castle for the first full day of their UK state visit.

6:31am

1:31

Lyle, left, and Erik Menendez sit in Beverly Hills Municipal Court where their attorneys delayed making pleas on their behalf in Beverly Hills, Calif., March 12, 1990

California judge denies Menendez brothers' petition for new trial

The ruling came just weeks after the brothers were denied parole.

4:00pm

Tesla Model Y (file image).

Tesla investigated after parents say faulty door handles trapped kids

The investigation into the company's most popular model comes after numerous reported incidents in recent years of other problems with opening Tesla doors.

10:42am

1:29

FBI Director Kash Patel appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his first oversight hearing

FBI Director Kash Patel clashes with Democrats at contentious hearing

The hearing came as Patel faced criticism for the bureau's response to the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a college campus in Utah.

10:41am

1:29

This photo released by the Utah Governor's Office shows Tyler Robinson.

Charlie Kirk murder accused left note under keyboard

Tyler Robinson left a note under a keyboard saying he planned to kill Kirk and confessed after the shooting, documents show.

9:45am

2:41

Lyle, left, and Erik Menendez sit in Beverly Hills Municipal Court where their attorneys delayed making pleas on their behalf in Beverly Hills, Calif., March 12, 1990

California judge denies Menendez brothers' petition for new trial

The ruling came just weeks after the brothers were denied parole.

4:00pm

Tesla Model Y (file image).

Tesla investigated after parents say faulty door handles trapped kids

The investigation into the company's most popular model comes after numerous reported incidents in recent years of other problems with opening Tesla doors.

10:42am

1:29

FBI Director Kash Patel appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his first oversight hearing

FBI Director Kash Patel clashes with Democrats at contentious hearing

The hearing came as Patel faced criticism for the bureau's response to the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a college campus in Utah.

10:41am

1:29

This photo released by the Utah Governor's Office shows Tyler Robinson.

Charlie Kirk murder accused left note under keyboard

Tyler Robinson left a note under a keyboard saying he planned to kill Kirk and confessed after the shooting, documents show.

9:45am

2:41

Jerry Greenfield, left, and Ben Cohen scoop ice cream cones during their 20th anniversary party at a scoop shop.

Ben & Jerry's co-founder leaves ice cream brand after 47 years

Jerry Greenfield said that he felt the independence the brand had to speak on social issues and events was lost to Unilever.

7:56am

1:31

Britain's King Charles III, centre left, and US President Donald Trump, centre right, pose with Queen Camilla and First Lady Melania Trump, right, at the state banquet at Windsor Castle, England.

Trump basks in the pageantry at Windsor Castle during UK state visit

The King and Queen Camilla have hosted Donald and Melania Trump at Windsor Castle for the first full day of their UK state visit.

6:31am

1:31

Lyle, left, and Erik Menendez sit in Beverly Hills Municipal Court where their attorneys delayed making pleas on their behalf in Beverly Hills, Calif., March 12, 1990

California judge denies Menendez brothers' petition for new trial

The ruling came just weeks after the brothers were denied parole.

4:00pm

Tesla Model Y (file image).

Tesla investigated after parents say faulty door handles trapped kids

The investigation into the company's most popular model comes after numerous reported incidents in recent years of other problems with opening Tesla doors.

10:42am

1:29

FBI Director Kash Patel appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his first oversight hearing

FBI Director Kash Patel clashes with Democrats at contentious hearing

The hearing came as Patel faced criticism for the bureau's response to the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a college campus in Utah.

10:41am

1:29

This photo released by the Utah Governor's Office shows Tyler Robinson.

Charlie Kirk murder accused left note under keyboard

Tyler Robinson left a note under a keyboard saying he planned to kill Kirk and confessed after the shooting, documents show.

9:45am

2:41

VIEW MORE WORLD STORIES

Latest

Popular

2 mins ago

'Grave fears' for missing 66-year-old woman in Christchurch

1:31

Missing 66-year-old woman Tracy.

23 mins ago

Wind warning for Auckland Harbour Bridge, gales for Wairarapa

1:31

Auckland Harbour Bridge.

44 mins ago

DOC takes down possum-control promo video after complaint

1:31

A still from the video, which has now been removed from DOC's social media pages.

8:24am

News in 90 Seconds September 18

1:31

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including an injury blow for the Black Ferns, the main suspect in Madeleine McCann’s disappearance is out of jail, and self driving cars are here.

7:56am

Ben & Jerry's co-founder leaves ice cream brand after 47 years

1:31

Jerry Greenfield, left, and Ben Cohen scoop ice cream cones during their 20th anniversary party at a scoop shop.

7:51am

How much cash do you really need to be happy? Here's what the research says

1:30

Elon Musk could become the world's first ever trillionaire. (Composite image: Vania Chandrawidjaja, 1News)

2 mins ago

'Grave fears' for missing 66-year-old woman in Christchurch

1:31

Missing 66-year-old woman Tracy.

23 mins ago

Wind warning for Auckland Harbour Bridge, gales for Wairarapa

1:31

Auckland Harbour Bridge.

44 mins ago

DOC takes down possum-control promo video after complaint

1:31

A still from the video, which has now been removed from DOC's social media pages.

8:24am

News in 90 Seconds September 18

1:31

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including an injury blow for the Black Ferns, the main suspect in Madeleine McCann’s disappearance is out of jail, and self driving cars are here.

7:56am

Ben & Jerry's co-founder leaves ice cream brand after 47 years

1:31

Jerry Greenfield, left, and Ben Cohen scoop ice cream cones during their 20th anniversary party at a scoop shop.

7:51am

How much cash do you really need to be happy? Here's what the research says

1:30

Elon Musk could become the world's first ever trillionaire. (Composite image: Vania Chandrawidjaja, 1News)

1

Trump basks in the pageantry at Windsor Castle during UK state visit

6:31am

2

Call for regulation of foam-filled furniture after teen's death in blaze

7:35am

3

How much cash do you really need to be happy? Here's what the research says

7:51am

4

Person dead, highway closed after crash in Auckland

6:36pm

5

TV series portrays Erin Patterson as ‘lonely inside’, would ‘stop at nothing’

6:00am

6

'Cruise control on steroids': Tesla's self-driving tech launches in NZ

6:00am

Latest

Popular

2 mins ago

'Grave fears' for missing 66-year-old woman in Christchurch

1:31

Missing 66-year-old woman Tracy.

23 mins ago

Wind warning for Auckland Harbour Bridge, gales for Wairarapa

1:31

Auckland Harbour Bridge.

44 mins ago

DOC takes down possum-control promo video after complaint

1:31

A still from the video, which has now been removed from DOC's social media pages.

8:24am

News in 90 Seconds September 18

1:31

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including an injury blow for the Black Ferns, the main suspect in Madeleine McCann’s disappearance is out of jail, and self driving cars are here.

7:56am

Ben & Jerry's co-founder leaves ice cream brand after 47 years

1:31

Jerry Greenfield, left, and Ben Cohen scoop ice cream cones during their 20th anniversary party at a scoop shop.

7:51am

How much cash do you really need to be happy? Here's what the research says

1:30

Elon Musk could become the world's first ever trillionaire. (Composite image: Vania Chandrawidjaja, 1News)

2 mins ago

'Grave fears' for missing 66-year-old woman in Christchurch

1:31

Missing 66-year-old woman Tracy.

23 mins ago

Wind warning for Auckland Harbour Bridge, gales for Wairarapa

1:31

Auckland Harbour Bridge.

44 mins ago

DOC takes down possum-control promo video after complaint

1:31

A still from the video, which has now been removed from DOC's social media pages.

8:24am

News in 90 Seconds September 18

1:31

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including an injury blow for the Black Ferns, the main suspect in Madeleine McCann’s disappearance is out of jail, and self driving cars are here.

7:56am

Ben & Jerry's co-founder leaves ice cream brand after 47 years

1:31

Jerry Greenfield, left, and Ben Cohen scoop ice cream cones during their 20th anniversary party at a scoop shop.

7:51am

How much cash do you really need to be happy? Here's what the research says

1:30

Elon Musk could become the world's first ever trillionaire. (Composite image: Vania Chandrawidjaja, 1News)

1

Trump basks in the pageantry at Windsor Castle during UK state visit

6:31am

2

Call for regulation of foam-filled furniture after teen's death in blaze

7:35am

3

How much cash do you really need to be happy? Here's what the research says

7:51am

4

Person dead, highway closed after crash in Auckland

6:36pm

5

TV series portrays Erin Patterson as ‘lonely inside’, would ‘stop at nothing’

6:00am

6

'Cruise control on steroids': Tesla's self-driving tech launches in NZ

6:00am