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B-21 Raider Production Accelerated → Stock +28% YTD With Unpriced 2027-28 Revenue Ramp

The U.S. Air Force accelerated production of Northrop Grumman's B-21 Raider stealth bomber, a sixth-generation platform expected to ramp meaningfully in 2027-2028 and not yet included in the company's 2026 guidance, representing significant unpriced upside. NOC stock opened at $733.93 on March 17, up 28% year-to-date, driven by strong Q4 earnings, raised guidance, and analyst upgrades tied to elevated defense spending. Insider selling by LRT Capital (-41.2%) and London Co. of Virginia (-1.7%) in Q3 suggests some institutional profit-taking at elevated levels.

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