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.

A lot has changed since we last looked at a China–Taiwan conflict. So today, we’re breaking out the maps and spreadsheets to dive into the newest studies, and the fresh set of challenges Beijing would face if it tried to cross the strait.