Air Force Academy to sport B-21 Raider-inspired uniform in game against Navy. Aug 26, 2026, 10:05 AM The U.S. Air Force football team will give a nod to the B-21 Raider by sporting special uniforms in its game against the U.S. Navy this October. Viewers will see the Falcons donning the special 2026 edition of the Air Power Legacy Series uniform for the Navy game on Oct. 3 at the Air Force Academy's stadium, according to a Tuesday release. The special uniform showcases details symbolizing the stealth bomber throughout its design, from its backplate and patches to its red towel. The uniform has depictions of the stealth bomber in silver, and "B-21" can be seen printed on the helmet. Images and a video showing the uniform display phrases like "power projection" and "strategic deterrence" in place of a player's last name on the uniform's backplates. Patches on the player's shoulder either represent the Air Force Global Strike Command, 412th Test Wing at Edwards Air Force Base that manages the B-21 development, or the Air Force Materiel Command. The red towel tucked into the player's side says "remove before flight," an homage to the red ribbon safety warning usually seen while aircraft are on the ground to be removed before flight. "There's something powerful about seeing the future of American airpower represented on the uniforms of cadets who are themselves the future of our Air Force," Tom Jones, Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems corporate vice president and president, said in a company release. The B-21 Raider is a stealth bomber capable of conventional and nuclear munitions, and its manufacturer, Northrop Grumman, is developing the sixth-generation aircraft. Cristina Stassis is a reporter covering stories surrounding the defense industry, national security, military/veteran affairs and more. She previously worked as an editorial fellow for Defense News in 2024 where she assisted the newsroom in breaking news across Sightline Media Group.

Northrop Grumman and the United States Air Force Academy unveil B-21 raider-inspired uniforms for 2026 Air Power Legacy Series. From helmet to gloves and beyond, the world's most advanced aircraft comes to life on game day at Falcon Stadium. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - WEBWIRE - Wednesday, August 26, 2026 Summary Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Air Force Academy unveiled a B-21 Raider-inspired football uniform that connects Air Force heritage to the future of American airpower and strategic deterrence. Key Takeaways * The B-21 Raider-inspired design will debut Oct. 3 at Falcon Stadium during the Air Power Legacy Series game against the U.S. Naval Academy. * The uniform reflects the stealth, technology and mission significance of the Air Force's next-generation bomber. (PHOTO RELEASE) The United States Air Force Academy is bringing the B-21 Raider to the football field for its 10th annual Air Power Legacy Series (APLS), unveiling an alternative uniform inspired by Northrop Grumman's (NYSE: NOC) B-21 Raider, the Air Force's new stealth bomber and world's first sixth-generation aircraft. The uniform will debut October 3, when the Air Force Falcons face the Navy Midshipmen in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This year's APLS design links Air Force heritage with the future of American airpower and strategic deterrence, as represented by the B-21 Raider. The uniform draws from the bomber's distinctive shape, stealth and advanced technology, with Air Force aviation details woven throughout the design. The B-21 design will also be featured on merchandise and around Falcon Stadium. Expert: Tom Jones, corporate vice president and president, Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems: "There's something powerful about seeing the future of American airpower represented on the uniforms of cadets who are themselves the future of our Air Force. The B-21 Raider is designed to evolve and stay ahead of future threats, giving our Airmen a decisive advantage against any adversary. As we accelerate production to deliver this warfighting capability, these uniforms celebrate the partnership between Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Air Force in support of the B-21 and its critical mission." About the B-21 Raider: * The B-21 Raider is a sixth-generation, long-range, penetrating strike aircraft that will form the backbone of America's future bomber force. * Built for high-threat environments, the B-21 will deliver survivable, adaptable, and networked strike capability that restores deterrence and modernizes the force. * The B-21 integrates advanced stealth, resilient networking, and a modern, data-driven command and control architecture - ensuring the Joint Force retains a decisive advantage in an increasingly complex battlespace. * Multiple B-21 Raider aircraft are currently in flight test, demonstrating outstanding performance that meets expectations. The Combined Test Force, composed of Northrop Grumman and Air Force personnel, is a shining example of how government and industry can partner to deliver capability to the warfighter with speed and efficiency. WebWireID359534 This news content was configured by WebWire editorial staff. Linking is permitted. Distribute your news. * Every day, hundreds of individuals and companies choose WebWire to distribute their news. * WebWire places your news within numerous highly trafficked news search engines generating leads and publicity. * Submit Your Release Now!

"I don't buy IPOs": veteran investor names 3 profitable space stocks to own instead of SpaceX. Quick read. * Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin are two of just three public companies running profitable space segments; LMT is up 18% year-to-date. * Sather refuses to buy SpaceX at IPO because roughly 911 million insider shares becoming eligible post-lockup could triple the public float. * Act now: the analyst who called NVIDIA in 2010 just named his top 10 AI stocks - and Lockheed Martin didn't make the cut. Grab the names FREE today. Andrew Sather, co-host of The Investing for Beginners Podcast, wants to own SpaceX, but he refuses to. On the episode AI, Space, and Defense: Separating Hype from True Moats, Sather ranked SpaceX last among the investment options discussed in the episode, and gave two blunt reasons: "One, I don't buy IPOs. Two, there's just too much unknown. We just got to let the price settle." Video Muted Why SpaceX is testing one investor's strictest rule. Sather's discipline is to avoid buying at IPO as a standing rule, wait for price discovery, and separate enthusiasm from logic. Coverage of SpaceX's lockup dynamics flagged roughly 911 million insider shares becoming eligible, substantially larger than the entire IPO, with the public float potentially tripling, and warnings from Robert Greifeld, CNBC's Morgan Brennan, and JonesTrading's Mike O'Rourke, who flagged the combined supply coming to the market of mega-cap listings such as SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI. The bull case exists too. Bernstein's Doug Harned raised his SpaceX price target to $248 with an overweight rating on the orbital data center opportunity, and Jim Cramer has framed it as a long-term yes but a short-term wait. Cramer said on air that "the opening price, the closing price and everything in between are out of his hands" once shares hit the syndicate. As Andrew Sather put it, "People selling their shares, all that stuff, that always hits a stock really hard when it first IPOs." Only three public space companies are actually profitable. The host noted that only 3 publicly traded companies are actually running profitable space segments: Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC | NOC Price Prediction), Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT), and L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX). He ruled out Blue Origin because they aren't publicly traded today. The host also shared a personal regret about selling Northrop Grumman to chase growth elsewhere, calling it "a stupid mistake" because "that stock's done great and the growth that I thought I was buying into was not growth." Northrop Grumman. Northrop Grumman reported Q2 2026 Space Systems revenue of $2.753 billion, up 4% year-over-year, with a second-quarter Space Systems operating margin of 8.6%. Full-year guidance calls for about $11 billion in Space Systems sales at margins in the low 10% range. National security space backlog stands at over $16 billion. Shares are down 2.61% year-to-date. Act now: the analyst who called NVIDIA in 2010 just named his top 10 AI stocks - and Lockheed Martin didn't make the cut. Grab the names FREE today. Lockheed Martin. Lockheed Martin reported Q2 Space revenue of $3.496 billion, up 6% year-over-year, and now guides 2026 Space sales to between $13.85 billion and $14.05 billion. Full-year Space profit was trimmed to between $1.34 billion and $1.38 billion due to reduced ULA equity earnings tied to the Vulcan launch anomaly investigation. Programs include Orion, Next Generation Interceptor, and Fleet Ballistic Missile. Shares are up 17.9% year-to-date, with a trailing P/E of 21. L3Harris Technologies. L3Harris Technologies reported Space & Mission Systems revenue of about $3 billion, up 7%, with segment margin of 9.8%. Management raised Space & Mission Systems 2026 revenue guidance by $200 million to $11.7 billion on the AMDT-3 constellation win, and CEO Chris Kubasik said L3Harris is "the only company to be awarded all five contracts related to missile tracking" with a $9 billion pipeline over the next several years. Shares trade at a forward P/E of 23. Key takeaways. SpaceX may eventually become a great public company, but that does not guarantee it will be a great investment today. Sather's approach is to let the excitement fade and see where the stock trades when the dust settles. In the meantime, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and L3Harris offer investors immediate exposure to profitable space businesses without the uncertainty surrounding a blockbuster new listing. Act now: the analyst who called NVIDIA in 2010 just named his top 10 AI stocks - and Lockheed Martin didn't make the cut. Grab the names FREE today. Thomas Richmond is a financial writer and content strategist with 5+ years of experience covering stocks and financial markets. He has published over 250 articles focused on individual stock analysis, helping investors better understand business fundamentals, stock valuations, and long-term opportunities. Thomas previously served as a Content Lead at TIKR, a stock research platform, where he helped scale the company's blog to hundreds of articles per month and contributed to a weekly newsletter reaching more than 100,000 investors. He specializes in breaking down complex companies into clear, actionable insights for everyday investors, with a focus on fundamentals-driven research. His work has also been featured on platforms including Seeking Alpha and Sure Dividend. Outside of work, Thomas enjoys weight lifting and soccer.