Once central to WWII victory and Cold War deterrence, strategic bombers remain vital for the US, Russia, and China. From precision strikes to missile salvos and secondary strike roles, each employs them differently. With all three developing next-gen platforms, their impact on airpower and balance in 2025 is now in sharp focus.

As the perpetual battle for control of the eastern provinces of the DRC rages on, international alliances are beginning to shift, and new powers are starting to gain previously unseen footholds.