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US unveils $700m, next-generation B-21 nuclear bomber

The B-21 Raider, a new high-tech stealth bomber developed for the US Air Force, was unveiled on December 2, 2022 [David Swanson/Reuters]

The United States has unveiled its latest high-tech strategic bomber – the B-21 Raider – which is capable of carrying a nuclear payload and can be flown without a crew on board.

The next-generation stealth bomber was rolled out at arm’s manufacturer Northrop Grumman’s facility in California during a flashy ceremony attended by top US officials on Friday.

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