noun
strategic air force
A military term referring to an air force branch focused on long-range strategic operations, such as bombing campaigns or nuclear deterrence.
アメリカ戦略空軍は冷戦中に重要な役割を果たした。
The U.S. Strategic Air Command played an important role during the Cold War.
戦術空軍 (tactical air force) focuses on battlefield support and shorter-range operations, while 戦略空軍 is concerned with long-range strategic missions.
Compound of 戦略 (strategy) and 空軍 (air force).