WATCH: B-21 "Raider" Caught on Camera During Historic In-Air Refueling

The U.S. Air Force’s next-generation stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider, has been photographed for the first time while conducting an aerial refueling operation during the Epic Fury bombings in Iran, marking a milestone in the aircraft’s ongoing testing program.

The B-21, developed by Northrop Grumman, is designed to penetrate heavily defended airspace and eventually replace aging B-1 and B-2 bombers.

Aerial refueling allows the aircraft to extend its range significantly, a critical element of the U.S. military’s long-distance strategic operations.