The U.S. Air Force and others have unveiled a new type of strategic bomber capable of carrying nuclear weapons, and it is believed that the aim is to increase deterrence with China's continuing increase in nuclear forces in mind.
On the 2nd in California, the western United States, the aircraft of the strategic bomber B21 was released.
The strategic bomber B21 was developed by the company that produced the stealth strategic bomber B2, which has already been deployed in combat.
According to the company, the new bomber can also carry nuclear weapons, have next-generation stealth technology that is difficult to detect even with high-performance radar, and can fly unmanned.
At the ceremony, Secretary of Defense Austin said it was the first time in more than 30 years that the U.S. military introduced a new strategic bomber. rice field.
The Biden administration has increased its vigilance as China continues to increase its nuclear forces, and maintains a policy of modernizing its nuclear forces.
The US Air Force aims to deploy the new bomber in combat in the mid-2020s and has at least 100 aircraft, and the US media reports that it will play a central role in US efforts to keep China in check.