US Air Force tests B-21 Raider with aerial refueling

The U.S. Air Force has released new images of a KC-135 Stratotanker conducting an aerial refueling of a B-21 Raider stealth bomber during a test flight. The B-21 is the Air Force's next-generation, nuclear-capable strategic bomber designed for long-range missions. This successful refueling operation is a critical step in the aircraft's ongoing flight test and development program. The images provide a rare public glimpse of the advanced bomber in operation alongside a key support asset.