1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:00,000 2 00:00:03,880 --> 00:00:06,610 Please rise and remove your hats for 3 00:00:06,610 --> 00:00:08,830 the singing of our national anthem by 4 00:00:08,830 --> 00:00:11,470 the Northrop Grumman employee , Johanna 5 00:00:11,480 --> 00:00:14,670 Riley Jo Han sang the national anthem 6 00:00:14,680 --> 00:00:17,100 at the celebratory event when Northrop 7 00:00:17,100 --> 00:00:19,970 Grumman was awarded the B- 21 contract 8 00:00:19,980 --> 00:00:22,320 and he's been a member of the B- 21 9 00:00:22,320 --> 00:00:23,950 team ever since . 10 00:00:31,520 --> 00:00:33,620 And you say 11 00:00:36,100 --> 00:00:36,640 bye . 12 00:00:43,510 --> 00:00:44,530 What's so 13 00:00:50,860 --> 00:00:51,840 at the 14 00:00:56,500 --> 00:00:56,780 Mhm 15 00:01:03,110 --> 00:01:05,580 right stars . 16 00:01:25,830 --> 00:01:26,160 And 17 00:01:45,040 --> 00:01:46,180 still 18 00:01:49,170 --> 00:01:52,880 say that starts 19 00:01:52,880 --> 00:01:53,520 spain 20 00:02:05,130 --> 00:02:06,200 of the 21 00:02:08,910 --> 00:02:09,680 and 22 00:03:06,530 --> 00:03:10,520 The B- 21 raider ushers in a new 23 00:03:10,520 --> 00:03:14,500 era . A bomber like no other 24 00:03:16,420 --> 00:03:20,230 with stealth advanced weapons systems 25 00:03:20,230 --> 00:03:23,250 and an open systems architecture built 26 00:03:23,260 --> 00:03:26,750 into every element . This 27 00:03:26,760 --> 00:03:29,750 first ever 6th generation aircraft 28 00:03:29,760 --> 00:03:32,630 pushes the limits of what's possible , 29 00:03:32,640 --> 00:03:36,350 showcasing the dedication and skills of 30 00:03:36,350 --> 00:03:39,170 thousands of people working to build a 31 00:03:39,180 --> 00:03:41,180 more secure future . 32 00:03:46,480 --> 00:03:49,290 This changes everything . 33 00:04:02,410 --> 00:04:05,940 Please welcome Kathy warden , chair 34 00:04:05,950 --> 00:04:08,430 chief Executive Officer and President 35 00:04:08,440 --> 00:04:09,970 of Northrop Grumman . 36 00:04:16,560 --> 00:04:20,100 Good evening ! What a wonderful way to 37 00:04:20,100 --> 00:04:22,570 begin an incredible and historic 38 00:04:22,570 --> 00:04:25,600 evening our national anthem with the 39 00:04:25,600 --> 00:04:28,590 percussion of true air power overhead . 40 00:04:29,200 --> 00:04:31,311 I want to thank Global strike command 41 00:04:31,311 --> 00:04:34,730 for that amazing flyover . The 42 00:04:41,490 --> 00:04:44,000 the bomber fleet has been a cornerstone 43 00:04:44,000 --> 00:04:46,790 of this nation's air power and tonight 44 00:04:46,800 --> 00:04:49,440 we roll out the next generation of 45 00:04:49,440 --> 00:04:53,010 capability . It's my honor to welcome 46 00:04:53,020 --> 00:04:56,090 all of you as we prepare to unveil the 47 00:04:56,090 --> 00:04:59,320 most capable stealth bomber ever built . 48 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:02,890 This next generation aircraft defines 49 00:05:02,890 --> 00:05:05,050 what this nation is capable of . When 50 00:05:05,050 --> 00:05:08,620 we work together . We are opening a new 51 00:05:08,620 --> 00:05:11,910 era in technology for national defense , 52 00:05:12,640 --> 00:05:15,560 Digitally designed enabled and 53 00:05:15,560 --> 00:05:17,940 maintained . The B- 21 raider 54 00:05:17,950 --> 00:05:20,810 represents a view into the future and 55 00:05:20,810 --> 00:05:24,390 brings it to the here and now . Thank 56 00:05:24,390 --> 00:05:27,420 you to Secretary Austin , Admiral Grady , 57 00:05:27,430 --> 00:05:30,040 Secretary Kendall General Brown , 58 00:05:30,050 --> 00:05:32,810 Senators and members of Congress and 59 00:05:32,810 --> 00:05:34,754 elected leaders from all levels of 60 00:05:34,754 --> 00:05:38,420 government . All of you for joining us 61 00:05:38,430 --> 00:05:42,360 tonight . Each of you is important to 62 00:05:42,360 --> 00:05:44,950 this program and to northward bremen , 63 00:05:46,280 --> 00:05:48,860 I want to take a moment to recognize 64 00:05:48,860 --> 00:05:51,570 those who have designed and built this 65 00:05:51,570 --> 00:05:55,310 amazing aircraft , our northward bremen 66 00:05:55,310 --> 00:05:58,490 employees , our suppliers and our U . S . 67 00:05:58,490 --> 00:06:01,330 Air Force partners . So please join me 68 00:06:01,340 --> 00:06:03,540 in a round of applause for our team . 69 00:06:03,540 --> 00:06:05,596 Some of them are standing behind you 70 00:06:05,596 --> 00:06:06,190 tonight . 71 00:06:27,890 --> 00:06:30,300 The team standing behind you proved 72 00:06:30,300 --> 00:06:33,260 once again that we can lead the world 73 00:06:33,270 --> 00:06:35,740 in innovation and deliver to our 74 00:06:35,740 --> 00:06:38,190 military , the technology needed to 75 00:06:38,200 --> 00:06:40,590 execute their mission and return home 76 00:06:40,590 --> 00:06:44,110 safely . We are a team inspired by a 77 00:06:44,110 --> 00:06:46,030 direct connection to our national 78 00:06:46,030 --> 00:06:48,470 security mission . That's why our 79 00:06:48,480 --> 00:06:51,420 industry and Air Force B-21 team pushed 80 00:06:51,420 --> 00:06:53,587 through the challenges of the pandemic 81 00:06:53,587 --> 00:06:56,100 and worked tirelessly to deliver this 82 00:06:56,100 --> 00:07:00,060 platform . The B- 21 raider represents 83 00:07:00,070 --> 00:07:03,360 this team's innovation , skill and 84 00:07:03,360 --> 00:07:07,120 commitment to get the job done because 85 00:07:07,120 --> 00:07:09,670 that's what we do . We deliver and 86 00:07:09,670 --> 00:07:11,940 develop technology that advances 87 00:07:11,940 --> 00:07:15,030 engineering and science defining what's 88 00:07:15,030 --> 00:07:17,660 possible for tomorrow , bringing it to 89 00:07:17,660 --> 00:07:21,370 life today . The B- 21 raider 90 00:07:21,380 --> 00:07:25,070 changes everything . Reaffirming 91 00:07:25,070 --> 00:07:27,810 peace through deterrence , advancing 92 00:07:27,810 --> 00:07:30,950 technology and ushering in a new 93 00:07:30,950 --> 00:07:33,440 paradigm in aircraft design , 94 00:07:33,450 --> 00:07:37,360 development and manufacturing with 95 00:07:37,360 --> 00:07:39,710 this aircraft . We're delivering the 96 00:07:39,710 --> 00:07:42,140 next generation of stealth technology 97 00:07:42,150 --> 00:07:44,810 designed for the US Air Force to meet 98 00:07:44,820 --> 00:07:48,680 its most complex missions With the B- 99 00:07:48,680 --> 00:07:51,010 21 . The United States Air Force will 100 00:07:51,010 --> 00:07:53,900 deter and defeat threats anywhere in 101 00:07:53,900 --> 00:07:56,430 the world And as the environment 102 00:07:56,430 --> 00:07:59,060 changes , rapid technology insertions 103 00:07:59,060 --> 00:08:01,730 will keep the B- 21 ready to outpace 104 00:08:01,730 --> 00:08:05,420 those threats . I am particularly proud 105 00:08:05,430 --> 00:08:07,041 of our customer and industry 106 00:08:07,041 --> 00:08:09,660 collaboration on this aircraft . It's 107 00:08:09,660 --> 00:08:12,180 representing a new acquisition model . 108 00:08:12,740 --> 00:08:16,450 Underpinned by transparency and trust 109 00:08:16,460 --> 00:08:19,170 accelerated through digital tools and 110 00:08:19,170 --> 00:08:22,610 teaming and strengthened by our 400 111 00:08:22,610 --> 00:08:25,390 suppliers across 40 states . 112 00:08:26,400 --> 00:08:28,850 As the most advanced stealth aircraft . 113 00:08:28,860 --> 00:08:31,070 It will be the backbone of U . S . Air 114 00:08:31,070 --> 00:08:33,790 power . The world has never seen 115 00:08:33,790 --> 00:08:36,770 technology like the B- 21 . So 116 00:08:36,770 --> 00:08:40,340 now I'm thrilled that the time has 117 00:08:40,340 --> 00:08:44,180 come for you and the world to see 118 00:08:44,190 --> 00:08:45,640 the B- 21 raider . 119 00:12:40,710 --> 00:12:43,820 Ladies Argentina , Our nation's 120 00:12:43,920 --> 00:12:45,930 21 greater . 121 00:13:13,000 --> 00:13:15,340 Please welcome Vice chairman of the 122 00:13:15,340 --> 00:13:17,680 Joint Chiefs of Staff , United States 123 00:13:17,680 --> 00:13:20,320 Navy , Admiral Christopher Grady . 124 00:13:29,510 --> 00:13:31,640 Ladies and gentlemen , good evening . 125 00:13:32,230 --> 00:13:34,400 It is an incredible honor to be with 126 00:13:34,400 --> 00:13:37,220 you tonight as the world's greatest 127 00:13:37,220 --> 00:13:40,660 bomber force takes the next bold steps 128 00:13:40,670 --> 00:13:43,880 into the future . What was once a 129 00:13:43,880 --> 00:13:46,820 nascent force with munitions thrown by 130 00:13:46,820 --> 00:13:49,490 hand from an open cockpit in World War 131 00:13:49,490 --> 00:13:52,570 One to a 1500 aircraft . Armada 132 00:13:52,570 --> 00:13:54,792 launched for a single raid in World War 133 00:13:54,792 --> 00:13:58,310 two . America's bomber fleet is the 134 00:13:58,310 --> 00:14:01,760 Globe's premier airborne extended 135 00:14:01,770 --> 00:14:05,740 deterrent , distinguished by a legacy 136 00:14:05,750 --> 00:14:08,380 of innovation that has given US stealth 137 00:14:08,380 --> 00:14:11,360 technology , precision strike and 138 00:14:11,360 --> 00:14:13,930 standoff weapons and operational 139 00:14:13,940 --> 00:14:16,540 agility necessary for anything that the 140 00:14:16,540 --> 00:14:19,620 joint force requires . Our Air Force's 141 00:14:19,620 --> 00:14:23,170 bomber fleet will continue to provide 142 00:14:23,180 --> 00:14:26,530 airborne and air power supremacy with 143 00:14:26,530 --> 00:14:29,810 the B 21 raider as the backbone of the 144 00:14:29,810 --> 00:14:33,010 fleet . Our long range bombers provide 145 00:14:33,010 --> 00:14:35,670 the United States and our allies with 146 00:14:35,670 --> 00:14:38,950 effects at range and at lethality . 147 00:14:38,960 --> 00:14:42,740 Unmatched anywhere , including their 148 00:14:42,740 --> 00:14:45,020 ability to penetrate and to manipulate 149 00:14:45,020 --> 00:14:47,550 the battlefield to our advantage , 150 00:14:48,200 --> 00:14:50,900 their ability to remain unseen 151 00:14:51,850 --> 00:14:54,690 and their ability to integrate with our 152 00:14:54,700 --> 00:14:57,640 allies and partners and to deliver on 153 00:14:57,650 --> 00:15:00,710 our commitment to provide flexible 154 00:15:00,720 --> 00:15:03,630 deterrent and strike options 155 00:15:04,670 --> 00:15:07,350 and of course , our ability to provide 156 00:15:07,350 --> 00:15:10,180 airborne deterrence is made possible by 157 00:15:10,180 --> 00:15:12,630 the silent professionals , the airmen 158 00:15:12,640 --> 00:15:15,350 of the Joint Force who operate and 159 00:15:15,350 --> 00:15:18,830 maintain this fleet and along with our 160 00:15:18,830 --> 00:15:20,886 essential partners in the industrial 161 00:15:20,886 --> 00:15:23,690 base . We are finding opportunities for 162 00:15:23,690 --> 00:15:27,380 collaboration and innovation every step 163 00:15:27,380 --> 00:15:29,970 of the way these dedicated men and 164 00:15:29,970 --> 00:15:33,950 women in uniform or not stand watch 165 00:15:33,960 --> 00:15:37,010 on freedom's frontier during these 166 00:15:37,020 --> 00:15:40,670 pivotal , challenging times . The 167 00:15:40,670 --> 00:15:43,560 credibility of our joint force depends 168 00:15:43,560 --> 00:15:45,671 on our ability to operate at the time 169 00:15:45,671 --> 00:15:49,040 and place of our choosing . two field 170 00:15:49,050 --> 00:15:52,680 long range sensors and weapons and to 171 00:15:52,680 --> 00:15:55,390 achieve effects in the most contested 172 00:15:55,400 --> 00:15:58,840 environments . The B 21 unveiled 173 00:15:58,840 --> 00:16:01,440 here is part of this credible joint 174 00:16:01,440 --> 00:16:03,910 force that will uphold the rules based 175 00:16:03,920 --> 00:16:06,410 international order for the United 176 00:16:06,410 --> 00:16:08,860 States and all of our allies and 177 00:16:08,860 --> 00:16:12,690 partners for future generations . It 178 00:16:12,690 --> 00:16:14,690 will operate in tomorrow's high end 179 00:16:14,690 --> 00:16:16,801 threat environment and it will enable 180 00:16:16,801 --> 00:16:19,850 America to outmaneuver to 181 00:16:19,860 --> 00:16:23,200 outpace and to outmatch our adversaries . 182 00:16:23,200 --> 00:16:26,790 It will deter aggression and if called 183 00:16:26,790 --> 00:16:30,490 upon the B 21 the men and women who 184 00:16:30,490 --> 00:16:34,360 fly her will be resolute , ready and 185 00:16:34,360 --> 00:16:37,540 lethal on arrival to prevail in 186 00:16:37,540 --> 00:16:41,140 conflict . And so the B 21 raider in 187 00:16:41,140 --> 00:16:43,600 concept concert with the Joint forces 188 00:16:43,600 --> 00:16:47,470 concepts will be poised to deliver 189 00:16:47,480 --> 00:16:50,110 and deter our adversaries and ensure 190 00:16:50,110 --> 00:16:53,590 America's decisive edge . And 191 00:16:53,590 --> 00:16:56,910 now it is my honor to introduce our 192 00:16:56,910 --> 00:17:00,090 Secretary of Defense . He is a man of 193 00:17:00,090 --> 00:17:02,080 immense wisdom , an incredible 194 00:17:02,080 --> 00:17:05,060 character and he leads with honor , 195 00:17:05,070 --> 00:17:08,570 integrity and compassion . We are 196 00:17:08,570 --> 00:17:10,459 fortunate to have him at the helm 197 00:17:10,459 --> 00:17:12,292 during this critical time in our 198 00:17:12,292 --> 00:17:14,459 world's history and his leadership has 199 00:17:14,459 --> 00:17:18,300 been and will be pivotal as this nation , 200 00:17:18,310 --> 00:17:21,020 our allies and partners and the world 201 00:17:21,030 --> 00:17:24,100 address complex and persistent security 202 00:17:24,100 --> 00:17:27,310 challenges . Ladies and gentlemen , the 203 00:17:27,310 --> 00:17:29,940 28th Secretary of Defense , the 204 00:17:29,940 --> 00:17:32,750 honorable Lloyd Austin the third . 205 00:17:58,150 --> 00:18:01,220 Well , good evening everyone . It's 206 00:18:01,220 --> 00:18:03,740 great to be here on this proud day for 207 00:18:03,740 --> 00:18:05,962 the United States Air Force and for our 208 00:18:05,962 --> 00:18:09,240 country . Thanks Admiral Grady for that 209 00:18:09,240 --> 00:18:11,890 kind introduction and thanks for your 210 00:18:11,890 --> 00:18:15,640 leadership of our Joint force and 211 00:18:15,640 --> 00:18:19,190 Kathy . Congratulations to the whole 212 00:18:19,190 --> 00:18:21,420 team at Northrop Grumman for getting 213 00:18:21,420 --> 00:18:22,700 this big job done . 214 00:18:34,130 --> 00:18:36,230 Let me also thank the members of 215 00:18:36,230 --> 00:18:38,341 Congress from both sides of the aisle 216 00:18:38,341 --> 00:18:41,930 for joining us and for supporting the 217 00:18:41,930 --> 00:18:44,180 investments that make the United States 218 00:18:44,190 --> 00:18:47,760 the best fighting force in the world . 219 00:18:50,040 --> 00:18:53,450 I also want to take a moment to former 220 00:18:53,450 --> 00:18:56,400 Secretary of Defense Ash carter who we 221 00:18:56,400 --> 00:18:59,940 lost far too soon . Secretary carter 222 00:18:59,940 --> 00:19:03,470 knew that the complex security threats 223 00:19:03,470 --> 00:19:05,480 of our changing world demanded new 224 00:19:05,480 --> 00:19:09,400 thinking and new capabilities . So 225 00:19:09,400 --> 00:19:12,080 he helped start development on this new 226 00:19:12,170 --> 00:19:15,240 this new bomber and we're grateful for 227 00:19:15,240 --> 00:19:18,820 his leadership and his legacy . And I 228 00:19:18,820 --> 00:19:21,150 want to recognize everyone who worked 229 00:19:21,150 --> 00:19:23,150 on this aircraft for the past seven 230 00:19:23,150 --> 00:19:25,410 years despite the long hours . Despite 231 00:19:25,410 --> 00:19:28,000 the pandemic day after day , you showed 232 00:19:28,000 --> 00:19:31,980 up with determination and drive . So 233 00:19:31,980 --> 00:19:34,530 let's give the entire workforce a round 234 00:19:34,530 --> 00:19:35,470 of applause 235 00:19:49,080 --> 00:19:51,302 By the way I on the way in I noted that 236 00:19:51,302 --> 00:19:53,413 there were some pretty good airmen in 237 00:19:53,413 --> 00:19:55,524 the crowd tonight too . It's great to 238 00:19:55,524 --> 00:19:58,290 see you all now . This air force bomber 239 00:19:58,290 --> 00:20:00,550 has been in development for seven years 240 00:20:00,560 --> 00:20:03,360 but its roots go back much further than 241 00:20:03,360 --> 00:20:07,260 that 80 years ago on a cold 242 00:20:07,260 --> 00:20:09,740 and rainy april morning , four months 243 00:20:09,740 --> 00:20:12,990 after Pearl Harbor 16 U . S . Army 244 00:20:12,990 --> 00:20:15,490 bomber planes took off from an aircraft 245 00:20:15,490 --> 00:20:18,950 carrier in the pacific and then 246 00:20:18,950 --> 00:20:21,280 Lieutenant Colonel Jimmy Doolittle 247 00:20:21,290 --> 00:20:24,850 embarked on a daring mission At high 248 00:20:24,850 --> 00:20:27,640 cost . He and his team of Aviators flew 249 00:20:27,640 --> 00:20:31,230 more than 650 miles to 250 00:20:31,230 --> 00:20:33,810 strike distant enemy targets . 251 00:20:35,520 --> 00:20:38,050 And the Doolittle Raiders as they came 252 00:20:38,050 --> 00:20:41,800 to be known showed the strength and the 253 00:20:41,800 --> 00:20:43,990 reach of american air power . 254 00:20:45,770 --> 00:20:47,992 You know we have many family members of 255 00:20:47,992 --> 00:20:50,030 those brave pilots and crew members 256 00:20:50,030 --> 00:20:52,800 here was with us today . So thank you 257 00:20:52,800 --> 00:20:54,967 all for joining joining us . And let's 258 00:20:54,967 --> 00:20:56,744 give them a round of applause . 259 00:21:06,650 --> 00:21:09,240 The audacity of the Doolittle Raiders 260 00:21:09,240 --> 00:21:11,410 has inspired generations of american 261 00:21:11,410 --> 00:21:14,990 aviators and it's fitting that the next 262 00:21:14,990 --> 00:21:17,530 chapter in american air power is named 263 00:21:17,530 --> 00:21:21,290 in there . The B- 21 raider is the 264 00:21:21,290 --> 00:21:23,290 first strategic bomber in more than 265 00:21:23,290 --> 00:21:26,660 three decades . It is a testament to 266 00:21:26,660 --> 00:21:29,480 America's enduring advantages in 267 00:21:29,490 --> 00:21:33,120 ingenuity and innovation and it's 268 00:21:33,120 --> 00:21:35,250 proof of the department's long term 269 00:21:35,250 --> 00:21:37,028 commitment to building advanced 270 00:21:37,028 --> 00:21:39,510 capabilities that will fortify 271 00:21:39,520 --> 00:21:41,990 America's ability to deter aggression 272 00:21:42,000 --> 00:21:45,930 today and into the future . Now 273 00:21:45,930 --> 00:21:48,730 strengthening and sustaining us . 274 00:21:48,730 --> 00:21:50,619 Deterrence is at the heart of our 275 00:21:50,619 --> 00:21:53,770 national defense strategy and so is our 276 00:21:53,770 --> 00:21:56,480 uniquely american spirit of innovation 277 00:21:56,490 --> 00:22:00,050 and invention . And if you want to see 278 00:22:00,050 --> 00:22:04,030 that strategy in action , if 279 00:22:04,030 --> 00:22:06,330 you want to see America's enduring 280 00:22:06,340 --> 00:22:10,260 advantages in action , If you 281 00:22:10,260 --> 00:22:12,316 want to see integrated deterrence in 282 00:22:12,316 --> 00:22:15,130 action , well , just look at this 283 00:22:15,130 --> 00:22:18,790 aircraft . You know , the 284 00:22:18,790 --> 00:22:21,230 B- 21 looks imposing 285 00:22:22,660 --> 00:22:25,990 but what's under the frame and the 286 00:22:25,990 --> 00:22:28,030 space age codings is even more 287 00:22:28,030 --> 00:22:31,550 impressive . Let's talk about the 288 00:22:31,550 --> 00:22:35,380 B-21's range , no other long 289 00:22:35,380 --> 00:22:37,920 range bomber can match its efficiency . 290 00:22:39,200 --> 00:22:41,367 It won't need to be based in theater , 291 00:22:42,730 --> 00:22:45,330 it won't need logistical support to 292 00:22:45,330 --> 00:22:47,080 hold any target at risk . 293 00:22:50,110 --> 00:22:52,650 Let's talk about the BB 21 stealth , 294 00:22:54,230 --> 00:22:57,260 50 years of advances in low observable 295 00:22:57,260 --> 00:22:59,593 technology have gone into this aircraft . 296 00:23:00,600 --> 00:23:02,760 And even the most sophisticated air 297 00:23:02,760 --> 00:23:05,840 defense systems will struggle To detect 298 00:23:05,840 --> 00:23:07,270 the B- 21 in the sky . 299 00:23:09,620 --> 00:23:12,020 Let's talk about the B- 21's durability . 300 00:23:14,530 --> 00:23:16,419 You know , we really don't have a 301 00:23:16,419 --> 00:23:18,586 capability unless we can maintain it . 302 00:23:19,170 --> 00:23:21,380 And the B- 21 is carefully designed to 303 00:23:21,380 --> 00:23:23,620 be the most maintainable bomber ever 304 00:23:23,620 --> 00:23:27,290 built . And let's talk 305 00:23:27,290 --> 00:23:29,700 about what the B- 21 can deliver . 306 00:23:31,120 --> 00:23:33,710 The raider is designed to deliver both 307 00:23:33,710 --> 00:23:37,500 conventional and nuclear munitions 308 00:23:37,510 --> 00:23:40,180 with formidable precision . 309 00:23:41,780 --> 00:23:43,990 So like generations of bombers before 310 00:23:43,990 --> 00:23:46,760 it , the B-21 will be able to support 311 00:23:46,760 --> 00:23:49,180 joint and coalition forces across the 312 00:23:49,180 --> 00:23:52,820 full spectrum of operations . And the 313 00:23:52,820 --> 00:23:54,876 raider was built with an open system 314 00:23:54,876 --> 00:23:56,820 architecture which makes it highly 315 00:23:56,820 --> 00:23:59,480 adaptable . So as the United States 316 00:23:59,480 --> 00:24:03,110 continues to innovate , this bomber 317 00:24:03,110 --> 00:24:05,332 will be able to defend our country with 318 00:24:05,332 --> 00:24:08,050 new weapons that haven't even been 319 00:24:08,060 --> 00:24:11,990 invented yet . And 320 00:24:11,990 --> 00:24:15,180 the B- 21 is multifunctional . 321 00:24:16,390 --> 00:24:18,750 It can handle anything from gathering 322 00:24:18,760 --> 00:24:21,400 intel to battle management , to 323 00:24:21,410 --> 00:24:23,890 integrating with our allies and 324 00:24:23,890 --> 00:24:26,057 partners . And it will work seamlessly 325 00:24:26,057 --> 00:24:28,590 across domains and theaters and across 326 00:24:28,590 --> 00:24:31,920 the joint force . And so that makes it 327 00:24:31,920 --> 00:24:34,770 vital to our mission to defend America 328 00:24:34,780 --> 00:24:38,630 and to deter aggression . And the B- 21 329 00:24:38,640 --> 00:24:42,380 edge will last for decades to come . 330 00:24:44,250 --> 00:24:47,910 America's defense will always be rooted 331 00:24:47,920 --> 00:24:51,770 in deterring conflict . So we are 332 00:24:51,770 --> 00:24:54,230 again making it plain to any potential 333 00:24:54,230 --> 00:24:57,960 foe . The risk and the cost of 334 00:24:57,960 --> 00:25:01,680 aggression far outweigh any conceivable 335 00:25:01,680 --> 00:25:05,640 gains . Now we could spend all 336 00:25:05,640 --> 00:25:07,584 night marveling at this tremendous 337 00:25:07,584 --> 00:25:10,900 aircraft but I want everyone to know 338 00:25:10,940 --> 00:25:13,360 and and understand how it came together . 339 00:25:14,930 --> 00:25:17,970 The B- 21 is a result of deep team work 340 00:25:17,970 --> 00:25:21,370 at this plant . Our Air Force pilots , 341 00:25:21,380 --> 00:25:24,160 maintainers and D . O . D . Civilians 342 00:25:24,170 --> 00:25:26,281 have worked shoulder to shoulder with 343 00:25:26,281 --> 00:25:29,300 their industry counterparts . In fact , 344 00:25:29,890 --> 00:25:31,890 they've been on the production line 345 00:25:31,890 --> 00:25:35,130 here at Palmdale to assist . So the B- 346 00:25:35,130 --> 00:25:38,370 21 is a testament to the best of 347 00:25:38,370 --> 00:25:41,490 America's vibrant and diverse 348 00:25:42,180 --> 00:25:46,120 industrial base . You know , it's 349 00:25:46,120 --> 00:25:49,360 just sort of advance that makes us 350 00:25:49,360 --> 00:25:51,193 great . And this sort of advance 351 00:25:51,193 --> 00:25:54,510 doesn't just happen . It takes 352 00:25:54,510 --> 00:25:58,160 investment , it takes cooperation and 353 00:25:58,160 --> 00:26:01,590 it takes partnership . The 354 00:26:01,590 --> 00:26:03,610 department is going to continue to 355 00:26:03,610 --> 00:26:06,610 invest in tech . We're going to bring 356 00:26:06,610 --> 00:26:08,710 new companies into our supplier base 357 00:26:08,710 --> 00:26:10,488 and we're gonna keep honing our 358 00:26:10,488 --> 00:26:12,610 acquisitions process to get the right 359 00:26:12,620 --> 00:26:15,250 capabilities before we need them . 360 00:26:17,240 --> 00:26:19,940 That's not always easy . But it's 361 00:26:19,950 --> 00:26:23,780 always vital . This 362 00:26:23,780 --> 00:26:25,780 bomber was built on a foundation of 363 00:26:25,780 --> 00:26:29,260 strong bipartisan bipartisan support in 364 00:26:29,260 --> 00:26:33,150 Congress because of that support . 365 00:26:33,160 --> 00:26:36,870 We will soon fly this aircraft test it 366 00:26:36,920 --> 00:26:40,020 and then move it into production and we 367 00:26:40,020 --> 00:26:42,187 will build the bomber force in numbers 368 00:26:42,187 --> 00:26:44,220 suited to the strategic environment 369 00:26:44,220 --> 00:26:47,810 ahead . And finally 370 00:26:49,100 --> 00:26:51,660 this aircraft was possible because of 371 00:26:51,660 --> 00:26:53,360 american innovation . 372 00:26:55,810 --> 00:26:57,921 That's something deep in the american 373 00:26:57,921 --> 00:27:00,910 spirit . We're driven to keep pushing 374 00:27:00,910 --> 00:27:04,080 the limits . We're powered by the 375 00:27:04,080 --> 00:27:05,802 boldness of open minds and the 376 00:27:05,802 --> 00:27:08,150 confidence of an open society 377 00:27:09,740 --> 00:27:11,870 and that's a strategic advantage that 378 00:27:11,880 --> 00:27:13,750 no competitor can match . 379 00:27:15,830 --> 00:27:18,150 Ladies and gentlemen , this is 380 00:27:18,150 --> 00:27:21,950 deterrence . The american way is 381 00:27:21,950 --> 00:27:23,840 driven by some of America's great 382 00:27:23,850 --> 00:27:26,900 strengths by the openness of our 383 00:27:26,900 --> 00:27:30,220 democracy , by partnerships with free 384 00:27:30,220 --> 00:27:32,360 enterprise that can deliver unmatched 385 00:27:32,370 --> 00:27:35,230 innovation and by the outstanding men 386 00:27:35,230 --> 00:27:38,960 and women in uniform who freely 387 00:27:38,960 --> 00:27:41,290 dedicate their lives to keeping our 388 00:27:41,290 --> 00:27:42,240 country safe . 389 00:27:45,740 --> 00:27:49,500 You know , back in 1985 , at a 390 00:27:49,500 --> 00:27:52,810 ceremony At the White House , President 391 00:27:52,810 --> 00:27:55,420 Reagan pinned a 4th star on General 392 00:27:55,420 --> 00:27:59,400 Doolittle's uniform . The president 393 00:27:59,400 --> 00:28:01,511 recalled the bravery of the Doolittle 394 00:28:01,511 --> 00:28:05,430 Raiders and he said that at a time of 395 00:28:05,430 --> 00:28:08,760 great challenge , they had quote , 396 00:28:09,400 --> 00:28:12,210 revitalized America's fighting spirit . 397 00:28:14,180 --> 00:28:15,958 And just a few years after that 398 00:28:15,958 --> 00:28:19,160 ceremony , the United States unveiled 399 00:28:19,160 --> 00:28:21,940 the B two spirit right here at the site 400 00:28:23,430 --> 00:28:25,960 and the B two reminded the world of 401 00:28:25,960 --> 00:28:28,320 what american innovation and air power 402 00:28:28,320 --> 00:28:32,190 could do today . 403 00:28:32,870 --> 00:28:34,870 We continue that evolution in our 404 00:28:34,870 --> 00:28:37,710 deterrence with the first bomber of the 405 00:28:37,710 --> 00:28:41,360 21st century . This isn't 406 00:28:41,360 --> 00:28:44,970 just another airplane . It's not 407 00:28:44,980 --> 00:28:48,880 just another acquisition . It is 408 00:28:48,880 --> 00:28:51,450 a symbol and a source of the fighting 409 00:28:51,450 --> 00:28:53,672 spirit that President Reagan spoke of . 410 00:28:54,680 --> 00:28:56,730 It's the embodiment of America's 411 00:28:56,730 --> 00:28:59,780 determination to defend the republic 412 00:28:59,780 --> 00:29:03,530 that we all love . And it's a testament 413 00:29:03,530 --> 00:29:06,280 to our strategy of deterrence with the 414 00:29:06,280 --> 00:29:10,210 capabilities to back it up every 415 00:29:10,210 --> 00:29:13,000 time and everywhere . 416 00:29:13,950 --> 00:29:17,880 That's what America does . And here 417 00:29:17,880 --> 00:29:21,380 at Palmdale , you have done it once 418 00:29:21,380 --> 00:29:24,620 again . So thanks everyone and may God 419 00:29:24,620 --> 00:29:26,787 continue to bless the United States of 420 00:29:26,787 --> 00:29:27,787 America . 421 00:29:34,860 --> 00:29:37,210 Please welcome back to the stage . 422 00:29:37,220 --> 00:29:38,850 Cathy warden . 423 00:29:48,620 --> 00:29:51,330 Thank you . Secretary Austin . We 424 00:29:51,330 --> 00:29:53,052 appreciate your service , your 425 00:29:53,052 --> 00:29:55,180 leadership and your vision and thank 426 00:29:55,180 --> 00:29:57,013 you so much for those incredibly 427 00:29:57,013 --> 00:30:00,380 powerful words on behalf of the 428 00:30:00,380 --> 00:30:03,090 entire Northrop Grumman team and our 429 00:30:03,100 --> 00:30:05,860 Air Force and industry partners . Thank 430 00:30:05,860 --> 00:30:08,810 you all for joining us tonight . We 431 00:30:08,810 --> 00:30:10,977 look forward to the next steps in this 432 00:30:10,977 --> 00:30:13,380 program as we move into robust ground 433 00:30:13,380 --> 00:30:15,500 testing and toward first flight . 434 00:30:16,570 --> 00:30:19,020 Before we end our time together , I'd 435 00:30:19,020 --> 00:30:21,890 like to ask everyone to please stand , 436 00:30:21,900 --> 00:30:25,170 turn around and join me in another 437 00:30:25,170 --> 00:30:27,740 round of applause for the outstanding 438 00:30:27,750 --> 00:30:29,130 B- 21 team . 439 00:30:54,140 --> 00:30:57,710 This rollout signifies great progress 440 00:30:57,720 --> 00:31:00,410 and we won't rest until we deliver 441 00:31:00,410 --> 00:31:02,640 these awesome aircraft to the United 442 00:31:02,640 --> 00:31:05,280 States Air Force the next time you see 443 00:31:05,280 --> 00:31:08,590 this plane it will be in the air . Now 444 00:31:08,600 --> 00:31:10,330 let's put this plane to bed . 445 00:33:20,300 --> 00:33:22,930 Thank you to everyone for sharing in 446 00:33:22,930 --> 00:33:24,370 this historic event . 447 00:33:41,660 --> 00:33:43,882 Please remain seated while the official 448 00:33:43,882 --> 00:33:45,220 delegation departs . 449 00:35:08,650 --> 00:35:10,706 Ladies and gentlemen , thank you for 450 00:35:10,706 --> 00:35:13,830 attending the B-21 unveiling . Please 451 00:35:13,830 --> 00:35:16,052 follow ushers and security instructions 452 00:35:16,052 --> 00:35:16,870 to the exit