The Air Force expects to conduct a critical design review of the new B-21 bomber before the end of the year, according to the director of the service's rapid capabilities office. Randall Walden said during a June 25 Air Force Association event the Northrop Grumman-built B-21, which is largely classified, is moving quickly toward CDR. "I suspect it'll be done before this year," Walden said. "Building weapon systems like the B-21. . . you need the right engineers to create...
