The Air Force just did something with the B-21 Raider that it claims has never happened before. In a major milestone for America’s next-generation stealth bomber, the B-21 recently flew with both a developmental test pilot and an operational test pilot in the cockpit at the same time. Air Force officials say this is the earliest they have ever blended developmental and operational testing in a major aircraft program, potentially signaling that the Raider is moving through testing faster than expected. We also break down newly released details from the July 2025 KC-46 Pegasus and F-22 Raptor refueling mishap that caused more than $10 million in damage. The investigation reveals a combination of pilot error, boom operator mistakes, and ongoing issues with the KC-46’s infamous stiff boom problem that continues to create headaches for the Air Force. Plus, new details continue to emerge follo

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