U.S. B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Takes First Flight; China Expresses Interest in AI, Nuclear Talks

Chinese simulation suggests new stealth aircraft could detect and destroy the B-21 with hypersonic missiles.

The U.S. Air Force's B-21 Raider stealth bomber, equipped with advanced AI, made its first flight in California on Nov. 10.
The B-21 is expected to play a central role in the U.S. nuclear deterrence strategy in the 2030s as China builds up its nuclear arsenal.
China has expressed interest in starting talks on AI and nuclear weapons following the B-21's first flight.
A Chinese research team has suggested that China's new stealth aircraft could detect and destroy the B-21 with hypersonic missiles, according to a computer simulation.
The simulation also suggested that AI technology could allow decision-making in air battles to move quickly between human pilots, drones, and missiles.