B-21 Raider's First Mid-Air Refuelling Caught on Video Amid Iran War

• A viral video shows the US B-21 Raider, a next-generation stealth bomber, performing its first mid-air refuelling.
• The refuelling occurred amidst the ongoing Iran war, highlighting the bomber's long-range global strike capabilities.
• Mid-air refuelling extends aircraft range, airtime, and payload, crucial for strategic operations.
• The B-21 Raider uses a boom receptacle system, compatible with tanker aircraft like the Boeing KC-46 Pegasus.
• Challenges include the need for more tankers and the risk of non-stealth tankers exposing the B-21 during missions near Iran.