>>17466934the scenarios where bombers can be used have decreased, there is too many lightweight and mobile anti-air systems around.
you also need to remember that most countries focus on local defence not attack/invade abroad, it makes no sense then to have bombers.
and in the unthinkable situation we do need one we just order our mercenaries in usa to do it for us, we might even give them a bit of protection on the last part just so they can return home.