According to Abu Saleh's Arabic Desk, a US B-21 Raider stealth bomber was seen conducting aerial refueling, likely marking the final stage of its testing program. The single-sourced, unverified report describes the bomber as a 'game-changer' and questions whether it has entered operational service.
Abu Saleh's Arabic Desk reports that a US B-21 Raider, a sixth-generation stealth bomber, was observed conducting aerial refueling, described as likely the final phase of its testing. The report, single-sourced and unverified, raises the question of whether the bomber has already entered operational service, calling it a 'game-changer.' The Zioneer has previously tracked extensive US aerial refueling activity in the Middle East, though this is the first report specifically mentioning the B-21. If confirmed, the milestone would signal a major step in US strategic airpower, as the B-21 is designed to eventually replace the B-2 and B-1 fleets. The operational status of the B-21 remains officially unconfirmed.
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