[Aozozbag]

Interesting argument. I can understand the logic behind it but I'm curious if there is any data to support it. I just don't see a nuke attack being delivered by bombers but countries would still need to have air defences in the event of non nuclear aerial attack wouldn't they?

yes but you need to ask Gorbachev, right after he heard that knock on his door and the news that a german civilian cessna aircraft had just flown through the heart of the PVO ( Russian air defense system) on the most direct route to land in Red Square. And then pondering Reagans go ahead with stealth technology which he knew to be real and workable......