Ellsworth Prepares for Arrival of B-21 Stealth Bomber

Ellsworth Air Force Base is advancing preparations to host the B-21 Raider, America’s next-generation stealth bomber. The multi-billion-dollar project includes more than 30 base upgrades, from runway reconstruction to secure hangar construction.

By Christal Blue September 3, 2025 11:42 am

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ELLSWORTH, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Ellsworth Air Force Base is stepping up preparations to host the B-21 Raider, the nation’s next-generation stealth bomber. The multi-billion-dollar project includes more than 30 upgrades, from runway reconstruction to high-security hangars. Senator Mike Rounds says B-1 bombers temporarily relocated to North Dakota could return to Ellsworth by November. While the exact arrival date for the B-21 remains classified, Rounds says the cutting-edge aircraft could begin arriving as early as 2026 or 2027, with the first squadrons and pilots set to train in South Dakota. For more Government stories from MitchellNow.com, Click Here.

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