Northrop loses $477M on B-21 bomber as it revamps production process

The New B-21 Raider Bomber Might Have a $2,000,000,000 Problem

Key Points: Northrop Grumman reported a $477 million loss on the B-21 Raider stealth bomber program, primarily due to increased manufacturing costs, material expenses, and production acceleration. -CEO Kathy Warden attributed the costs to macroeconomic impacts and manufacturing changes intended to boost future production rates. -Despite financial setbacks totaling $2 billion, development and testing are […] The post The New B-21 Raider Bomber Mi…

Northrop loses $477M on B-21 bomber as it revamps production process

Northrop Grumman reported a $477 million loss on the B-21 Raider in the first quarter of 2025, as higher manufacturing and materials costs for making the sixth-generation stealth bomber squeeze the company.In a Tuesday statement on its financial performance, Northrop said much of the $477 million loss stemmed from a change the firm made to its B-21 production process, intended to allow the company to build the bombers at a higher rate.Northrop C…

Northrop takes $477M loss on B-21 to speed up production, cover materials costs

Anticipated losses on the stealth bomber’s first five production lots have now surpassed $2 billion.

Northrop logs new $477M loss on B-21 bomber due to higher manufacturing costs

Losses for the B-21 Raider program now stand at more than $2 billion.

Northrop notes $477 million loss on B-21 stealth bomber LRIP

Northrop Grumman noted a $477 million pre-tax loss on the five low-rate initial production lots of the B-21 Raider stealth bomber program, the company announced in its first-quarter earnings call this morning. The loss comes from higher manufacturing costs and increases in the projected costs and quantity of general procurement materials, according to the company. The manufacturing costs come primarily “from a process change made by the company …

Northrop Grumman Takes $477M Loss on B-21 Bomber Program

Northrop Grumman’s profits plunged 49% in the first quarter of 2025, driven largely by a $477 million charge tied to its B-21 Raider stealth bomber program. The company said the […]