A bomb truck is a cost-effective way to get cruise missiles and such in range from safer out-of-theater air bases. Making it survivable in a contested environme

A bomb truck is a cost-effective way to get cruise missiles and such in range from safer out-of-theater air bases. Making it survivable in a contested environment (stealth) opens up lots more mission profiles and lets you use even cheaper munitions like glide bombs and guided bombs, which is especially helpful in a protracted conflict. Plus it requires less escort. A bomber isn't cheap, but it is cheaper than lots of ICBMs. And, in many cases, than multi-role fighters and/or cruise missiles.