Northrop Grumman awarded massive bomber contract

Posted on 30 Oct 2015 by Michael Cruickshank
The new LRS-B aircraft will likely be a similar design to the X-47B drone. Image courtesy of Northrop Grumman.

US defence manufacturer Northrop Grumman has been awarded one of the largest ever contracts for the production of a next-generation bomber.

This bomber, called the Long-Range Strike Bomber (LRS-B) was the subject of a long design competition and is expected to replace the US Air Force’s aging B-2 Spirit stealth bombers. “The Air Force has made the right decision for our nation’s security,” said Wes Bush, chairman, chief executive officer and president of Northrop Grumman. “As…

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