1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:02,830 Please rise and remove your hats for 2 00:00:02,830 --> 00:00:05,050 the singing of our national anthem by 3 00:00:05,050 --> 00:00:07,700 the Northrop Grumman employee , Johanna 4 00:00:07,710 --> 00:00:10,890 Riley Jo Han sang the national anthem 5 00:00:10,900 --> 00:00:12,830 at the celebratory event . When 6 00:00:12,830 --> 00:00:15,340 Northrop Grumman was awarded the B- 21 7 00:00:15,340 --> 00:00:17,790 contract and he's been a member of the 8 00:00:17,790 --> 00:00:20,160 B- 21 team ever since . 9 00:00:27,490 --> 00:00:29,860 Can you say ? 10 00:00:32,330 --> 00:00:33,330 All right . 11 00:00:38,540 --> 00:00:40,660 Mhm . What's so 12 00:00:42,440 --> 00:00:43,400 leave 13 00:00:47,100 --> 00:00:48,690 at the twice ? 14 00:00:52,760 --> 00:00:55,240 Yeah , he's 15 00:00:59,340 --> 00:01:01,820 right stars . 16 00:01:03,510 --> 00:01:04,510 Mhm . 17 00:01:41,260 --> 00:01:42,370 Still 18 00:01:45,390 --> 00:01:49,110 say that starts 19 00:01:49,110 --> 00:01:49,750 spain 20 00:02:01,410 --> 00:02:02,420 of the 21 00:03:02,700 --> 00:03:06,680 The B- 21 raider ushers in a new 22 00:03:06,680 --> 00:03:10,680 era . A bomber like no other 23 00:03:12,610 --> 00:03:16,410 with stealth advanced weapons systems 24 00:03:16,410 --> 00:03:19,420 and an open systems architecture built 25 00:03:19,430 --> 00:03:22,930 into every element . This 26 00:03:22,940 --> 00:03:25,920 first ever 6th generation aircraft 27 00:03:25,930 --> 00:03:28,750 pushes the limits of what's possible , 28 00:03:28,760 --> 00:03:32,530 showcasing the dedication and skills of 29 00:03:32,530 --> 00:03:35,340 thousands of people working to build a 30 00:03:35,350 --> 00:03:37,350 more secure future . 31 00:03:42,640 --> 00:03:45,460 This changes everything . 32 00:03:54,560 --> 00:03:55,560 Yeah , 33 00:03:58,600 --> 00:04:02,120 please welcome Kathy warden , chair , 34 00:04:02,130 --> 00:04:04,610 chief Executive Officer and president 35 00:04:04,620 --> 00:04:06,140 of Northrop Grumman . 36 00:04:12,680 --> 00:04:16,290 Good evening ! What a wonderful way to 37 00:04:16,290 --> 00:04:18,750 begin an incredible and historic 38 00:04:18,750 --> 00:04:21,780 evening . Our national anthem with the 39 00:04:21,780 --> 00:04:24,760 percussion of true air power overhead . 40 00:04:25,370 --> 00:04:27,481 I want to thank Global strike command 41 00:04:27,481 --> 00:04:30,880 for that amazing flyover . The 42 00:04:37,640 --> 00:04:40,160 The bomber fleet has been a cornerstone 43 00:04:40,160 --> 00:04:42,990 of this nation's air power and tonight 44 00:04:43,000 --> 00:04:45,610 we roll out the next generation of 45 00:04:45,610 --> 00:04:49,180 capability . It's my honor to welcome 46 00:04:49,190 --> 00:04:52,270 all of you as we prepare to unveil the 47 00:04:52,270 --> 00:04:55,490 most capable stealth bomber ever built . 48 00:04:56,180 --> 00:04:59,060 This next generation aircraft defines 49 00:04:59,060 --> 00:05:01,400 what this nation is capable of when we 50 00:05:01,400 --> 00:05:04,790 work together . We are opening a new 51 00:05:04,790 --> 00:05:08,080 era in technology for national defense , 52 00:05:08,810 --> 00:05:11,730 Digitally designed enabled and 53 00:05:11,730 --> 00:05:15,050 maintained the B- 21 raider represents 54 00:05:15,060 --> 00:05:17,830 a view into the future and brings it to 55 00:05:17,830 --> 00:05:20,770 the here and now . Thank you to 56 00:05:20,770 --> 00:05:23,600 Secretary Austin , Admiral Grady , 57 00:05:23,610 --> 00:05:26,210 Secretary Kendall General Brown , 58 00:05:26,220 --> 00:05:28,990 Senators and members of Congress and 59 00:05:28,990 --> 00:05:30,934 elected leaders from all levels of 60 00:05:30,934 --> 00:05:34,610 government . All of you for joining us 61 00:05:34,620 --> 00:05:38,560 tonight . Each of you is important to 62 00:05:38,560 --> 00:05:41,140 this program and to northward bremen 63 00:05:42,460 --> 00:05:45,060 I want to take a moment to recognize 64 00:05:45,060 --> 00:05:47,770 those who have designed and built this 65 00:05:47,770 --> 00:05:51,490 amazing aircraft , our northward bremen 66 00:05:51,490 --> 00:05:54,670 employees , our suppliers and our U . S . 67 00:05:54,670 --> 00:05:57,510 Air Force partners . So please join me 68 00:05:57,520 --> 00:05:59,710 in a round of applause for our team . 69 00:05:59,710 --> 00:06:01,766 Some of them are standing behind you 70 00:06:01,766 --> 00:06:02,360 tonight . 71 00:06:24,070 --> 00:06:26,490 The team standing behind you proved 72 00:06:26,490 --> 00:06:29,450 once again that we can lead the world 73 00:06:29,460 --> 00:06:31,930 in innovation and deliver to our 74 00:06:31,930 --> 00:06:34,380 military , the technology needed to 75 00:06:34,390 --> 00:06:36,780 execute their mission and return home 76 00:06:36,780 --> 00:06:40,290 safely . We are a team inspired by a 77 00:06:40,290 --> 00:06:42,210 direct connection to our national 78 00:06:42,210 --> 00:06:44,660 security mission . That's why our 79 00:06:44,670 --> 00:06:47,600 industry and Air Force B-21 team pushed 80 00:06:47,600 --> 00:06:49,767 through the challenges of the pandemic 81 00:06:49,767 --> 00:06:52,290 and worked tirelessly to deliver this 82 00:06:52,290 --> 00:06:56,250 platform . The B- 21 raider represents 83 00:06:56,260 --> 00:06:59,550 this team's innovation , skill and 84 00:06:59,550 --> 00:07:03,320 commitment to get the job done because 85 00:07:03,320 --> 00:07:05,860 that's what we do . We deliver and 86 00:07:05,860 --> 00:07:08,140 develop technology that advances 87 00:07:08,140 --> 00:07:11,230 engineering and science defining what's 88 00:07:11,230 --> 00:07:13,860 possible for tomorrow , bringing it to 89 00:07:13,860 --> 00:07:17,530 life today . The B- 21 raider 90 00:07:17,540 --> 00:07:21,250 changes everything . Reaffirming 91 00:07:21,250 --> 00:07:24,000 peace through deterrence , advancing 92 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:27,140 technology and ushering in a new 93 00:07:27,140 --> 00:07:29,620 paradigm in aircraft design , 94 00:07:29,630 --> 00:07:33,550 development and manufacturing with 95 00:07:33,550 --> 00:07:35,900 this aircraft . We're delivering the 96 00:07:35,900 --> 00:07:38,320 next generation of stealth technology 97 00:07:38,330 --> 00:07:40,990 designed for the US Air Force to meet 98 00:07:41,000 --> 00:07:44,870 its most complex missions With the V- 99 00:07:44,870 --> 00:07:47,200 21 . The United States Air Force will 100 00:07:47,200 --> 00:07:50,090 deter and defeat threats anywhere in 101 00:07:50,090 --> 00:07:52,620 the world And as the environment 102 00:07:52,620 --> 00:07:55,250 changes , rapid technology insertions 103 00:07:55,250 --> 00:07:57,910 will keep the B- 21 ready to outpace 104 00:07:57,910 --> 00:08:01,610 those threats . I am particularly proud 105 00:08:01,620 --> 00:08:03,231 of our customer and industry 106 00:08:03,231 --> 00:08:05,850 collaboration on this aircraft . It's 107 00:08:05,850 --> 00:08:08,370 representing a new acquisition model . 108 00:08:08,930 --> 00:08:12,610 Underpinned by transparency and trust 109 00:08:12,620 --> 00:08:15,360 accelerated through digital tools and 110 00:08:15,360 --> 00:08:18,800 teaming and strengthened by our 400 111 00:08:18,800 --> 00:08:21,610 suppliers across 40 states . 112 00:08:22,580 --> 00:08:25,020 As the most advanced stealth aircraft , 113 00:08:25,030 --> 00:08:27,250 it will be the backbone of U . S . Air 114 00:08:27,250 --> 00:08:29,970 power . The world has never seen 115 00:08:29,970 --> 00:08:32,960 technology like the B- 21 . So 116 00:08:32,960 --> 00:08:36,530 now I'm thrilled that the time has 117 00:08:36,530 --> 00:08:40,350 come for you and the world to see 118 00:08:40,360 --> 00:08:41,860 the B- 21 raider . 119 00:12:36,890 --> 00:12:40,020 Ladies , Argentina , Our nation's 120 00:12:40,140 --> 00:12:42,150 21 greater . 121 00:13:09,220 --> 00:13:11,560 Please welcome Vice chairman of the 122 00:13:11,560 --> 00:13:13,900 Joint Chiefs of Staff , United States 123 00:13:13,900 --> 00:13:16,540 Navy , admiral Christopher Grady . 124 00:13:25,730 --> 00:13:27,880 Ladies and gentlemen , good evening . 125 00:13:28,450 --> 00:13:30,620 It is an incredible honor to be with 126 00:13:30,620 --> 00:13:33,440 you tonight as the world's greatest 127 00:13:33,440 --> 00:13:36,860 bomber force takes the next bold steps 128 00:13:36,870 --> 00:13:40,110 into the future . What was once a 129 00:13:40,110 --> 00:13:43,050 nation force with munitions thrown by 130 00:13:43,050 --> 00:13:45,720 hand from an open cockpit in World War 131 00:13:45,720 --> 00:13:48,800 One to a 1500 aircraft . Armada 132 00:13:48,800 --> 00:13:51,022 launched for a single raid in World War 133 00:13:51,022 --> 00:13:54,550 two . America's bomber fleet is the 134 00:13:54,550 --> 00:13:57,990 globe's premier airborne extended 135 00:13:58,000 --> 00:14:01,960 deterrent , distinguished by a legacy 136 00:14:01,970 --> 00:14:04,600 of innovation that has given US stealth 137 00:14:04,600 --> 00:14:07,590 technology , precision strike and 138 00:14:07,590 --> 00:14:10,150 standoff weapons and operational 139 00:14:10,160 --> 00:14:12,770 agility necessary for anything that the 140 00:14:12,770 --> 00:14:15,850 Joint force requires . Our Air Force's 141 00:14:15,850 --> 00:14:19,400 bomber fleet will continue to provide 142 00:14:19,410 --> 00:14:22,770 airborne and air power supremacy with 143 00:14:22,770 --> 00:14:26,050 the B 21 raider as the backbone of the 144 00:14:26,050 --> 00:14:29,250 fleet . Our long range bombers provide 145 00:14:29,250 --> 00:14:31,910 the United States and our allies with 146 00:14:31,910 --> 00:14:35,190 effects at range and at lethality . 147 00:14:35,200 --> 00:14:38,990 Unmatched anywhere , including their 148 00:14:38,990 --> 00:14:41,260 ability to penetrate and to manipulate 149 00:14:41,260 --> 00:14:44,270 the battlefield to our advantage , 150 00:14:44,280 --> 00:14:47,150 their ability to remain unseen 151 00:14:48,090 --> 00:14:50,920 and their ability to integrate with our 152 00:14:50,930 --> 00:14:53,870 allies and partners and to deliver on 153 00:14:53,880 --> 00:14:56,950 our commitment to provide flexible 154 00:14:56,960 --> 00:15:00,000 deterrent and strike options . 155 00:15:00,900 --> 00:15:03,590 And of course , our ability to provide 156 00:15:03,590 --> 00:15:06,420 airborne deterrence is made possible by 157 00:15:06,420 --> 00:15:08,870 the silent professionals , the Airmen 158 00:15:08,880 --> 00:15:11,590 of the Joint Force who operate and 159 00:15:11,590 --> 00:15:15,070 maintain this fleet and along with our 160 00:15:15,070 --> 00:15:17,126 essential partners in the industrial 161 00:15:17,126 --> 00:15:19,930 base , we are finding opportunities for 162 00:15:19,930 --> 00:15:23,620 collaboration and innovation every step 163 00:15:23,620 --> 00:15:26,210 of the way these dedicated men and 164 00:15:26,210 --> 00:15:30,170 women in uniform or not stand watch 165 00:15:30,180 --> 00:15:33,250 on freedom's frontier during these 166 00:15:33,260 --> 00:15:36,910 pivotal , challenging times . The 167 00:15:36,910 --> 00:15:39,800 credibility of our joint force depends 168 00:15:39,800 --> 00:15:41,911 on our ability to operate at the time 169 00:15:41,911 --> 00:15:45,290 and place of our choosing two field 170 00:15:45,300 --> 00:15:48,920 long range sensors and weapons and to 171 00:15:48,920 --> 00:15:51,640 achieve effects in the most contested 172 00:15:51,650 --> 00:15:55,080 environments . The B 21 unveiled 173 00:15:55,080 --> 00:15:57,690 here is part of this credible joint 174 00:15:57,690 --> 00:16:00,150 force that will uphold the rules based 175 00:16:00,160 --> 00:16:02,660 international order for the United 176 00:16:02,660 --> 00:16:05,100 States and all of our allies and 177 00:16:05,100 --> 00:16:08,940 partners for future generations . It 178 00:16:08,940 --> 00:16:10,940 will operate in tomorrow's high end 179 00:16:10,940 --> 00:16:13,051 threat environment and it will enable 180 00:16:13,051 --> 00:16:16,100 America to outmaneuver to 181 00:16:16,110 --> 00:16:19,440 outpace and to outmatch our adversaries . 182 00:16:19,440 --> 00:16:23,020 It will deter aggression and if called 183 00:16:23,020 --> 00:16:26,720 upon , the B 21 the men and women who 184 00:16:26,720 --> 00:16:30,600 fly her will be resolute , ready and 185 00:16:30,600 --> 00:16:33,770 lethal on arrival to prevail in 186 00:16:33,770 --> 00:16:37,370 conflict . And so the B 21 raider in 187 00:16:37,370 --> 00:16:39,840 concept concert with the joint forces 188 00:16:39,840 --> 00:16:43,690 concepts will be poised to deliver 189 00:16:43,700 --> 00:16:46,350 and deter our adversaries and ensure 190 00:16:46,350 --> 00:16:49,830 America's decisive edge . And 191 00:16:49,830 --> 00:16:53,150 now it is my honor to introduce our 192 00:16:53,150 --> 00:16:56,330 Secretary of Defense . He's a man of 193 00:16:56,330 --> 00:16:58,320 immense wisdom , an incredible 194 00:16:58,320 --> 00:17:01,290 character and he leads with honor , 195 00:17:01,300 --> 00:17:04,810 integrity and compassion . We are 196 00:17:04,810 --> 00:17:06,699 fortunate to have him at the helm 197 00:17:06,699 --> 00:17:08,532 during this critical time in our 198 00:17:08,532 --> 00:17:10,699 world's history and his leadership has 199 00:17:10,699 --> 00:17:14,540 been and will be pivotal as this nation , 200 00:17:14,550 --> 00:17:17,260 our allies and partners and the world 201 00:17:17,270 --> 00:17:20,340 address complex and persistent security 202 00:17:20,340 --> 00:17:23,540 challenges . Ladies and gentlemen , the 203 00:17:23,550 --> 00:17:26,180 28th Secretary of Defense , the 204 00:17:26,180 --> 00:17:28,990 honorable Lloyd Austin the third . 205 00:17:54,360 --> 00:17:57,470 Well , good evening everyone . It's 206 00:17:57,470 --> 00:18:00,000 great to be here on this proud day for 207 00:18:00,000 --> 00:18:02,222 the United States Air Force and for our 208 00:18:02,222 --> 00:18:05,480 country . Thanks Admiral Grady for that 209 00:18:05,480 --> 00:18:08,130 kind introduction and thanks for your 210 00:18:08,130 --> 00:18:11,880 leadership of our Joint force and 211 00:18:11,880 --> 00:18:15,430 Kathy . Congratulations to the whole 212 00:18:15,430 --> 00:18:17,660 team at Northrop Grumman for getting 213 00:18:17,660 --> 00:18:18,940 this big job done . 214 00:18:30,390 --> 00:18:32,470 Let me also thank the members of 215 00:18:32,470 --> 00:18:34,581 congress from both sides of the aisle 216 00:18:34,581 --> 00:18:38,180 for joining us and for supporting the 217 00:18:38,180 --> 00:18:40,420 investments that make the United States 218 00:18:40,430 --> 00:18:44,020 the best fighting force in the world . 219 00:18:46,280 --> 00:18:48,580 I also want to take a moment to honor 220 00:18:48,590 --> 00:18:52,030 former Secretary of Defense Ash carter 221 00:18:52,040 --> 00:18:55,830 who we lost far too soon . Secretary 222 00:18:55,830 --> 00:18:59,260 carter knew that the complex security 223 00:18:59,260 --> 00:19:01,490 threats of our changing world demanded 224 00:19:01,500 --> 00:19:03,950 new thinking and new capabilities . 225 00:19:05,310 --> 00:19:08,070 So he helped start development on this , 226 00:19:08,070 --> 00:19:11,300 new this new bomber and we're grateful 227 00:19:11,300 --> 00:19:15,030 for his leadership and his legacy . And 228 00:19:15,030 --> 00:19:17,400 I want to recognize everyone who worked 229 00:19:17,400 --> 00:19:19,400 on this aircraft for the past seven 230 00:19:19,400 --> 00:19:21,660 years despite the long hours . Despite 231 00:19:21,660 --> 00:19:24,250 the pandemic day after day , you showed 232 00:19:24,250 --> 00:19:28,230 up with determination and drive . So 233 00:19:28,230 --> 00:19:30,780 let's give the entire workforce a round 234 00:19:30,780 --> 00:19:31,580 of applause 235 00:19:45,340 --> 00:19:47,410 By the way I on the way in , I noted 236 00:19:47,410 --> 00:19:49,632 that there were some pretty good airman 237 00:19:49,632 --> 00:19:51,743 in the crowd tonight too . It's great 238 00:19:51,743 --> 00:19:54,100 to see you all now . This air force 239 00:19:54,100 --> 00:19:56,044 bomber has been in development for 240 00:19:56,044 --> 00:19:59,170 seven years but its roots go back much 241 00:19:59,170 --> 00:20:03,070 further than that 80 years ago on a 242 00:20:03,070 --> 00:20:05,660 cold and rainy april morning , four 243 00:20:05,660 --> 00:20:08,750 months after Pearl harbor 16 U . S . 244 00:20:08,760 --> 00:20:11,120 Army bomber planes took off from an 245 00:20:11,130 --> 00:20:15,000 aircraft carrier in the pacific and 246 00:20:15,000 --> 00:20:17,520 then Lieutenant Colonel Jimmy Doolittle 247 00:20:17,530 --> 00:20:21,100 embarked on a daring mission At high 248 00:20:21,100 --> 00:20:23,880 cost . He and his team of Aviators flew 249 00:20:23,880 --> 00:20:27,480 more than 650 miles to 250 00:20:27,480 --> 00:20:30,050 strike distant enemy targets . 251 00:20:31,780 --> 00:20:34,320 And the Doolittle Raiders as they came 252 00:20:34,320 --> 00:20:38,050 to be known showed the strength and the 253 00:20:38,050 --> 00:20:40,240 reach of american air power . 254 00:20:42,020 --> 00:20:44,187 You know , we have many family members 255 00:20:44,187 --> 00:20:46,353 of those brave pilots and crew members 256 00:20:46,353 --> 00:20:49,050 here was with us today . So thank you 257 00:20:49,050 --> 00:20:51,217 all for joining joining us . And let's 258 00:20:51,217 --> 00:20:52,994 give them a round of applause . 259 00:21:02,910 --> 00:21:05,510 The audacity of the Doolittle Raiders 260 00:21:05,510 --> 00:21:07,690 has inspired generations of american 261 00:21:07,690 --> 00:21:11,250 aviators And it's fitting that the next 262 00:21:11,250 --> 00:21:13,790 chapter in american air power is named 263 00:21:13,790 --> 00:21:17,560 in there . The B- 21 raider is the 264 00:21:17,560 --> 00:21:19,560 first strategic bomber in more than 265 00:21:19,560 --> 00:21:22,920 three decades . It is a testament to 266 00:21:22,920 --> 00:21:25,740 America's enduring advantages in 267 00:21:25,750 --> 00:21:29,380 ingenuity and innovation and it's 268 00:21:29,380 --> 00:21:31,510 proof of the department's long term 269 00:21:31,510 --> 00:21:33,288 commitment to building advanced 270 00:21:33,288 --> 00:21:35,770 capabilities that will fortify 271 00:21:35,780 --> 00:21:38,260 America's ability to deter aggression 272 00:21:38,270 --> 00:21:42,190 today and into the future . Now 273 00:21:42,190 --> 00:21:45,000 strengthening and sustaining us . 274 00:21:45,000 --> 00:21:46,889 Deterrence is at the heart of our 275 00:21:46,889 --> 00:21:49,860 National Defense strategy . And so is 276 00:21:49,860 --> 00:21:51,850 our uniquely american spirit of 277 00:21:51,850 --> 00:21:55,810 innovation and invention . And if you 278 00:21:55,810 --> 00:21:58,310 want to see that strategy in action , 279 00:22:00,000 --> 00:22:02,590 if you want to see America's enduring 280 00:22:02,600 --> 00:22:06,520 advantages in action , if you 281 00:22:06,520 --> 00:22:08,576 want to see integrated deterrence in 282 00:22:08,576 --> 00:22:11,410 action , well , just look at this 283 00:22:11,410 --> 00:22:15,050 aircraft . You know , the 284 00:22:15,050 --> 00:22:17,490 B- 21 looks imposing 285 00:22:18,910 --> 00:22:22,250 but what's under the frame and the 286 00:22:22,250 --> 00:22:24,300 space age codings is even more 287 00:22:24,300 --> 00:22:27,810 impressive . Let's talk about the 288 00:22:27,810 --> 00:22:31,630 B-21's range , no other long 289 00:22:31,630 --> 00:22:34,170 range bomber can match its efficiency . 290 00:22:35,450 --> 00:22:37,617 It won't need to be based in theater , 291 00:22:39,000 --> 00:22:41,610 it won't need logistical support to 292 00:22:41,610 --> 00:22:43,340 hold any target at risk . 293 00:22:46,370 --> 00:22:48,950 Let's talk about the BB 21 stealth 294 00:22:50,480 --> 00:22:53,520 50 years of advances in low observable 295 00:22:53,520 --> 00:22:55,742 technology have gone into this aircraft 296 00:22:56,860 --> 00:22:59,020 and even the most sophisticated air 297 00:22:59,020 --> 00:23:02,110 defense systems will struggle To detect 298 00:23:02,110 --> 00:23:03,530 the B- 21 in the sky . 299 00:23:05,850 --> 00:23:08,280 Let's talk about the B- 21's durability . 300 00:23:10,790 --> 00:23:12,679 You know , we really don't have a 301 00:23:12,679 --> 00:23:14,846 capability unless we can maintain it . 302 00:23:15,430 --> 00:23:17,660 And the B- 21 is carefully designed to 303 00:23:17,660 --> 00:23:19,890 be the most maintainable bomber ever 304 00:23:19,890 --> 00:23:23,540 built . And let's talk 305 00:23:23,540 --> 00:23:25,940 about what the B- 21 can deliver . 306 00:23:27,380 --> 00:23:29,980 The raider is designed to deliver both 307 00:23:29,980 --> 00:23:33,730 conventional and nuclear munitions 308 00:23:33,740 --> 00:23:36,440 with formidable precision . 309 00:23:38,060 --> 00:23:40,250 So like generations of bombers before 310 00:23:40,250 --> 00:23:43,030 it , the B-21 will be able to support 311 00:23:43,030 --> 00:23:45,440 joint and coalition forces across the 312 00:23:45,440 --> 00:23:49,090 full spectrum of operations . And the 313 00:23:49,090 --> 00:23:51,146 raider was built with an open system 314 00:23:51,146 --> 00:23:53,090 architecture which makes it highly 315 00:23:53,090 --> 00:23:55,740 adaptable . So as the United States 316 00:23:55,740 --> 00:23:59,370 continues to innovate , this bomber 317 00:23:59,370 --> 00:24:01,592 will be able to defend our country with 318 00:24:01,592 --> 00:24:04,310 new weapons that haven't even been 319 00:24:04,320 --> 00:24:08,250 invented yet . And 320 00:24:08,250 --> 00:24:11,450 the B- 21 is multifunctional . 321 00:24:12,650 --> 00:24:15,000 It can handle anything from gathering 322 00:24:15,010 --> 00:24:17,650 intel to battle management , to 323 00:24:17,660 --> 00:24:20,150 integrating with our allies and 324 00:24:20,150 --> 00:24:22,317 partners . And it will work seamlessly 325 00:24:22,317 --> 00:24:24,850 across domains and theaters and across 326 00:24:24,850 --> 00:24:28,170 the joint force . And so that makes it 327 00:24:28,170 --> 00:24:31,020 vital to our mission to defend America 328 00:24:31,030 --> 00:24:34,890 and to deter aggression And the B- 21 329 00:24:34,900 --> 00:24:38,660 edge will last for decades to come . 330 00:24:40,510 --> 00:24:44,160 America's defense will always be rooted 331 00:24:44,170 --> 00:24:48,030 in deterring conflict . So we are 332 00:24:48,030 --> 00:24:50,480 again making it plain to any potential 333 00:24:50,480 --> 00:24:54,220 foe , the risk and the cost of 334 00:24:54,220 --> 00:24:57,950 aggression far outweigh any conceivable 335 00:24:57,950 --> 00:25:01,900 gains . Now we could spend all 336 00:25:01,900 --> 00:25:03,844 night marveling at this tremendous 337 00:25:03,844 --> 00:25:07,150 aircraft , but I want everyone to know 338 00:25:07,180 --> 00:25:09,570 and and understand how it came together . 339 00:25:11,180 --> 00:25:14,220 The B- 21 is a result of deep team work 340 00:25:14,220 --> 00:25:17,640 at this plant . Our Air Force pilots , 341 00:25:17,650 --> 00:25:20,440 maintainers and D . O . D . Civilians 342 00:25:20,450 --> 00:25:22,561 have worked shoulder to shoulder with 343 00:25:22,561 --> 00:25:25,560 their industry counterparts . In fact , 344 00:25:26,170 --> 00:25:28,170 they've been on the production line 345 00:25:28,170 --> 00:25:31,380 here at Palmdale to assist . So the B- 346 00:25:31,380 --> 00:25:34,620 21 is a testament to the best of 347 00:25:34,620 --> 00:25:37,760 America's vibrant and diverse 348 00:25:38,430 --> 00:25:42,390 industrial base . You know , it's 349 00:25:42,390 --> 00:25:45,630 just sort of advance that makes us 350 00:25:45,630 --> 00:25:47,463 great . And this sort of advance 351 00:25:47,463 --> 00:25:50,790 doesn't just happen . It takes 352 00:25:50,790 --> 00:25:54,430 investment , it takes cooperation and 353 00:25:54,430 --> 00:25:57,860 it takes partnership . The 354 00:25:57,860 --> 00:25:59,870 department is going to continue to 355 00:25:59,870 --> 00:26:02,870 invest in tech . We're going to bring 356 00:26:02,870 --> 00:26:04,980 new companies into our supplier base 357 00:26:04,980 --> 00:26:06,758 and we're gonna keep honing our 358 00:26:06,758 --> 00:26:08,880 acquisitions process to get the right 359 00:26:08,890 --> 00:26:11,500 capabilities before we need them . 360 00:26:13,510 --> 00:26:16,200 That's not always easy . But it's 361 00:26:16,210 --> 00:26:20,030 always vital . This 362 00:26:20,030 --> 00:26:22,030 bomber was built on a foundation of 363 00:26:22,030 --> 00:26:24,930 strong bipartisan partners , bipartisan 364 00:26:24,930 --> 00:26:28,570 support in Congress because of that 365 00:26:28,570 --> 00:26:30,660 support , we will soon fly this 366 00:26:30,660 --> 00:26:33,850 aircraft , test it and then move it 367 00:26:33,850 --> 00:26:36,790 into production and we will build the 368 00:26:36,790 --> 00:26:39,460 bomber force in numbers suited to the 369 00:26:39,460 --> 00:26:43,310 strategic environment ahead . And 370 00:26:43,310 --> 00:26:47,260 finally this aircraft was possible 371 00:26:47,260 --> 00:26:49,650 because of american innovation . 372 00:26:52,080 --> 00:26:54,191 That's something deep in the american 373 00:26:54,191 --> 00:26:57,180 spirit . We're driven to keep pushing 374 00:26:57,180 --> 00:27:00,350 the limits . We're powered by the 375 00:27:00,350 --> 00:27:02,072 boldness of open minds and the 376 00:27:02,072 --> 00:27:04,410 confidence of an open society 377 00:27:06,010 --> 00:27:08,121 and that's a strategic advantage that 378 00:27:08,130 --> 00:27:10,030 no competitor can match . 379 00:27:12,050 --> 00:27:14,420 Ladies and gentlemen , this is 380 00:27:14,420 --> 00:27:18,220 deterrence . The american way is 381 00:27:18,220 --> 00:27:20,110 driven by some of America's great 382 00:27:20,120 --> 00:27:23,160 strengths , by the openness of our 383 00:27:23,160 --> 00:27:26,480 democracy , by partnerships with free 384 00:27:26,480 --> 00:27:28,620 enterprise that can deliver unmatched 385 00:27:28,630 --> 00:27:31,490 innovation and by the outstanding men 386 00:27:31,490 --> 00:27:35,240 and women in uniform who freely 387 00:27:35,240 --> 00:27:37,560 dedicate their lives to keeping our 388 00:27:37,560 --> 00:27:38,500 country safe . 389 00:27:41,960 --> 00:27:45,760 You know , back in 1985 , at a 390 00:27:45,760 --> 00:27:49,080 ceremony At the White House , President 391 00:27:49,080 --> 00:27:51,690 Reagan pinned a 4th star on General 392 00:27:51,690 --> 00:27:55,670 Doolittle's uniform . The president 393 00:27:55,670 --> 00:27:57,781 recalled the bravery of the Doolittle 394 00:27:57,781 --> 00:28:01,690 Raiders and he said that at a time of 395 00:28:01,700 --> 00:28:05,040 great challenge , they had quote , 396 00:28:05,650 --> 00:28:08,430 revitalize America's fighting spirit . 397 00:28:10,440 --> 00:28:12,218 And just a few years after that 398 00:28:12,218 --> 00:28:15,420 ceremony , the United States unveiled 399 00:28:15,420 --> 00:28:18,230 the B two spirit right here at the site 400 00:28:19,700 --> 00:28:22,220 And the B- two reminded the world of 401 00:28:22,220 --> 00:28:24,590 what American innovation and air power 402 00:28:24,590 --> 00:28:28,450 could do . And today 403 00:28:29,140 --> 00:28:31,130 We continue that evolution in our 404 00:28:31,130 --> 00:28:33,970 deterrence with the first bomber of the 405 00:28:33,970 --> 00:28:37,620 21st century . This isn't 406 00:28:37,620 --> 00:28:41,230 just another airplane . It's not 407 00:28:41,240 --> 00:28:45,150 just another acquisition . It is 408 00:28:45,150 --> 00:28:47,710 a symbol and a source of the fighting 409 00:28:47,710 --> 00:28:49,932 spirit that President Reagan spoke of . 410 00:28:50,920 --> 00:28:53,000 It's the embodiment of America's 411 00:28:53,000 --> 00:28:56,050 determination to defend the republic 412 00:28:56,050 --> 00:28:59,790 that we all love . And it's a testament 413 00:28:59,790 --> 00:29:02,520 to our strategy of deterrence with the 414 00:29:02,520 --> 00:29:06,490 capabilities to back it up every 415 00:29:06,490 --> 00:29:09,270 time and everywhere . 416 00:29:10,220 --> 00:29:14,150 That's what America does . And here 417 00:29:14,150 --> 00:29:17,640 at Palmdale , you have done it once 418 00:29:17,640 --> 00:29:20,870 again . So thanks everyone and may God 419 00:29:20,870 --> 00:29:23,037 continue to bless the United States of 420 00:29:23,037 --> 00:29:24,037 America . 421 00:29:31,100 --> 00:29:33,490 Please welcome back to the stage . 422 00:29:33,500 --> 00:29:35,140 Cathy warden . 423 00:29:44,890 --> 00:29:47,590 Thank you . Secretary Austin , We 424 00:29:47,590 --> 00:29:49,312 appreciate your service , your 425 00:29:49,312 --> 00:29:51,450 leadership and your vision and thank 426 00:29:51,450 --> 00:29:53,283 you so much for those incredibly 427 00:29:53,283 --> 00:29:56,670 powerful words on behalf of the 428 00:29:56,670 --> 00:29:59,380 entire Northrop Grumman team and our 429 00:29:59,390 --> 00:30:02,150 Air Force and industry partners . Thank 430 00:30:02,150 --> 00:30:05,090 you all for joining us tonight . We 431 00:30:05,090 --> 00:30:07,257 look forward to the next steps in this 432 00:30:07,257 --> 00:30:09,660 program as we move into robust ground 433 00:30:09,660 --> 00:30:11,780 testing and toward first flight . 434 00:30:12,840 --> 00:30:15,290 Before we end our time together , I'd 435 00:30:15,290 --> 00:30:18,140 like to ask everyone to please stand , 436 00:30:18,150 --> 00:30:21,440 turn around and join me in another 437 00:30:21,440 --> 00:30:24,010 round of applause for the outstanding 438 00:30:24,020 --> 00:30:25,410 B- 21 team . 439 00:30:50,440 --> 00:30:53,960 This rollout signifies great progress 440 00:30:53,970 --> 00:30:56,690 and we won't rest until we deliver 441 00:30:56,690 --> 00:30:58,920 these awesome aircraft to the United 442 00:30:58,920 --> 00:31:01,560 States Air Force the next time you see 443 00:31:01,560 --> 00:31:04,870 this plane , it'll be in the air . Now 444 00:31:04,880 --> 00:31:06,600 let's put this plane to bed . 445 00:33:16,570 --> 00:33:19,210 Thank you to everyone for sharing in 446 00:33:19,210 --> 00:33:20,640 this historic event . 447 00:33:37,930 --> 00:33:40,152 Please remain seated While the official 448 00:33:40,152 --> 00:33:41,480 delegation departs . 449 00:35:04,920 --> 00:35:06,976 Ladies and gentlemen , thank you for 450 00:35:06,976 --> 00:35:10,110 attending the B-21 unveiling . Please 451 00:35:10,110 --> 00:35:12,332 follow ushers and security instructions 452 00:35:12,332 --> 00:35:13,160 to the exit