OK is getting a new B-21 program

[CHenry]

Manufacture and distribute.
Over 4000 jobs coming to OK.
This is awesome news.
Programs in high-schools to enlist kids for a 1 day a week internship and once out of high school, they pay for college or any cert classes.
I won't mention the company name but some already know.

 

[okiebertt]

On seeing the thread title my first thought was I didn't know the Air Force was getting a new bomber.

 

[Aku]

Tinker is getting a new bomber, but I didn't realize that it would be manufactured here, just serviced. Thought land was bought in 2022, for new hangers. For some reason, I don't think we are talking about the same thing.

 

[CHenry]

Tinker is getting a new bomber, but I didn't realize that it would be manufactured here, just serviced. Thought land was bought in 2022, for new hangers. For some reason, I don't think we are talking about the same thing.

yes, full on manufacturing at Tinker AFB

 

[CHenry]

On seeing the thread title my first thought was I didn't know the Air Force was getting a new bomber.

yes, they are

 

[Rugerscout80]

B-21 has been in the works for years. The ultimate plan is to phase out the B-1 over time. Kind of like how the KC46 is supposed to do the KC-135. Eventually in the next few years Douglas from 59th to almost I40 will all be behind fence like Air Depot is. Tinker plans to shut it off for Traffic and develop that area for growth.

 

[CHenry]

B-21 has been in the works for years. The ultimate plan is to phase out the B-1 over time. Kind of like how the KC46 is supposed to do the KC-135. Eventually in the next few years Douglas from 59th to almost I40 will all be behind fence like Air Depot is. Tinker plans to shut it off for Traffic and develop that area for growth.

Yes, the B-21 has been ongoing, my post simply states that it is coming to Tinker soon.
The B-1 isnt going anywhere, as of right now there are more B-1s ready for service than any time ever. They wont retire the B-1 any time soon but will update them and continue getting them ready for a new service life based on hours flown.

 

[Rugerscout80]

Oh I wasn't going against your post. Just adding my 2 cents. I work as a production controller in KC135 and my buddy is section chief in B1s we talk about this kind of stuff a bunch. Correct it will take 20 years or more to phase the B1 out.

 

[CHenry]

Oh I wasn't going against your post. Just adding my 2 cents. I work as a production controller in KC135 and my buddy is section chief in B1s we talk about this kind of stuff a bunch. Correct it will take 20 years or more to phase the B1 out.

You may well know more about this than I do it sounds like. I'm hearing it from the top but a lot is classified info that she cant tell me. Its no secret though that the B-21 program is moving to OKC from Edwards AFB and Northrop Grumman needs 4800 employees to operate it here. This will be great for OK and bring many high paying jobs, some or most with paid education for said positions.
Edwards will continue testing and evaluation, I think.

 

[Rugerscout80]

Yeah Northrop Grumman has plans to build another facility off of Air Depot. Lockheed Martin will also be adding 150 jobs in the near future for support. By 2030 there will be an absolute ton of opportunities for people who wanna work.