Eli5 – How do the USA test top secret aircrafts such as the B-21?

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I’m pretty sure the U.S. revealed the B -21 bomber because they have other top secret aircrafts that make the B-21 look like childs play. I don’t think we would reveal anything that would give competitive information to enemy countries. Based on those logic, how do we test out to secret aircrafts without getting caught on satellite cameras from other countries???

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That’s why they have test ranges like Area 51, to protect things. What was shown in the reveal probably did not actually contain any competitive information. And it’s going to be a nuclear-capable bomber, and one of the big reasons for a nuclear arsenal and platforms to begin with is deterrence. It helps to keep your enemies deterred when they actually have an idea of what you’re working with.

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