Machine Shops for B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber
Find AS9100 & ITAR certified machine shops qualified to supply components for the B-21 program.
Prime Contractor
Northrop Grumman
Production Location
Palmdale, CA
Status
Low-rate initial production
Required Certs
AS9100D, ITAR
Program Overview
The B-21 Raider is the U.S. Air Force's next-generation long-range stealth bomber, designed to penetrate advanced air defenses. The program calls for at least 100 aircraft, with production ramping through the 2030s.
Machined Component Categories
Airframe Structure
Structural frames, fittings, and composite bond tooling
Low Observable Features
Stealth-related structural and coating components
Landing Gear
Landing gear struts and actuation systems
Primary Materials
Required Certifications
Preferred:
Special Requirements
- Classified program handling
- Facility security clearance required
- Low Observable materials handling
How to Become a B-21 Supplier
- 1
Obtain Required Certifications
AS9100D certification and ITAR registration are mandatory before pursuing program work.
- 2
Register in Supplier Portal
Register through Northrop Grumman's supplier portal and relevant procurement networks (e.g., Exostar).
- 3
Respond to RFQs
Monitor procurement opportunities and submit competitive quotes that demonstrate your capabilities and capacity.
- 4
Complete Qualification
Pass supplier qualification audits and first article inspections before receiving production orders.
Frequently Asked Questions
What certifications are needed for B-21 work?
Beyond AS9100D and ITAR, B-21 suppliers typically need facility security clearances due to the classified nature of the program. CMMC Level 2+ is increasingly required for all defense programs.
Where is the B-21 manufactured?
Final assembly occurs at Northrop Grumman's facility in Palmdale, California. Component suppliers ship to Palmdale and to Northrop's other facilities involved in the program.
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Get matched with qualified machine shops that meet program requirements.
Get Personalized MatchesProgram Requirements
- Certifications
- 3 required
- Materials
- 4 types
- Component Categories
- 3
Prime Contractor
Northrop Grumman
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Qualified Machine Shops
AS9100 & ITAR certified manufacturers capable of B-21 program work
JAH Machine Inc.
Brea, CA
Springs Fabrication
Colorado Springs, CO
Allen Tool Phoenix
East Syracuse, NY
J&E Precision Tool, LLC
Southampton, MA
DUECK DEFENSE INC
PLACENTIA, CA
American Epoxy & Metal, Inc.
Yonkers, NY
M AEROSPACE RTC INC.
WEST LAKE HILLS, TX
FARRAR AEROSPACE, LLC
ONTARIO, CA
LANIC AEROSPACE LLC
Huntington Beach, CA