Here’s Why Doubling B-21 Raider Production Is Nearly Impossible, Even With $100 Billion

The Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider is currently in low-rate initial production (LRIP), and Washington is investing billions to boost production by 25%. Doubling production in the medium or long term is almost certainly possible with sufficient sustained investment, but it is not likely to be possible in the short term. For now, the United States Air Force appears to be planning for Northrop to deliver them at a rate of ten per year after the aircraft moves from low-rate production into full serial-rate production.