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Boeing To Lead Tail Kit Development For Next Generation Penetrator, As USAF Seeks Industry Input

Frank Wolfe

Wednesday, November 19th, 2025

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Boeing To Lead Tail Kit Development For Next Generation Penetrator, As USAF Seeks Industry Input

U.S. Air Force personnel refuel a 509th Bomb Wing B-2 Spirit stealth bomber at Whiteman AFB, Mo. on May 28 (U.S. Air Force Photo)

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