The possibility of the PLA establishing no-fly zones near the Taiwan Strait has drawn significant attention. Reports suggest that the US Pacific Commander has indicated potential military action in response. Although such statements appear tough, it remains uncertain what form of retaliation will ultimately be taken. At present, the US military's potential attack methods may include deploying advanced B-2 or soon-to-be-operational B-21 bombers, which possess notable stealth and long-range strike capabilities to execute complex military missions. However, in past wars, although these bombers have performed excellently, their high cost and maintenance requirements have limited their numbers; currently, there are only 21 B-2 bombers globally, far below the planned production volume. On the other hand, China's air defense systems have demonstrated strong reconnaissance capabilities, proving through simulated exercises that they can detect the positions of advanced aircraft relatively early, posing a potential threat to B-2 and other stealth aircraft. Additionally, these aircraft have stringent requirements for airports, making them relatively easy targets for attacks, thus increasing the challenges of their deployment. Despite the US military's confidence in their stealth and penetration capabilities, the strategic environment in the East China Sea and around the Taiwan Strait remains complex and volatile. How the US military will respond to this situation remains an unsolved puzzle.
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