🚨 First official images show the B-21 Raider conducting aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker, marking a key milestone in the aircraft’s ongoing test program. In-flight refueling is critical to the B-21’s role as a long-range, penetrating strike bomber, enabling global reach and sustained operations in contested environments. The test reflects continued progress as the Air Force moves the Raider closer to operational service. Designed for high-end threats, the B-21 will deliver both conventional and nuclear capabilities while reducing reliance on tanker support through improved fuel efficiency. The program continues to mature at Edwards Air Force Base as part of a broader effort to field next-generation strike capability at speed. #b21 #stealthbomber #airforce