Instead of long range bombers, we should lay emphasis on long range cruise missiles, they are much more versatile, accurate, and economical if mass produced. The Russian long range bombers were designed with the intent of going to to war with NATO countries, using these planes to bomb Europe and North America. We don't have any such purpose, and our adversaries are close by. These planes are immense fuel guzzlers and require heavy maintenance since they are 30-50 years old (TU22, TU95). Other than that, they are highly vulnerable when flying over hostile territory and always need fighter escorts in case of an offensive mission. And, the Chinese airspace is heavily defended, as compared to our airspace, these planes will become target practice for the thousands of Chinese SAMs sites spread all over. Rather, we should buy 5-6 TU22M3 and convert them to carry a longer range of the Brahmos cruise missile so that it can launch them without entering hostile territory as it has a good range of around 2500 kms.