Future USAF long-range strike bomber (LRS-B)

[CougarKing]

Enter the "Raider" :

Reuters

U.S. | Mon Sep 19, 2016 | 1:13pm EDT
New B-21 bomber named 'Raider': U.S. Air Force

Northrop Grumman Corp's B-21 long-range bomber will be called "Raider," U.S. Air Force Secretary Deborah James said on Monday.

The estimated $80 billion program has been shrouded in secrecy since its inception for fear of revealing military secrets to potential enemies.

The bomber was named after the Doolittle raiders, who early in World War Two carried out bombing missions over Japan, James said while speaking at a conference.

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[tomahawk6]

Also the USAF wants a man to be in the loop so the B-21 wont be unmanned.