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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.

Overview

  • 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.