That argument only really holds water if the other side is capable of having an Air Force, This is just one sided, even the MANPADS argument does not hold water when weapons can be released beyond the range of those defences, There really isn't proper air campaign to be had a present, and a few psyops does not really detract from the flying artillery argument, which is pretty much the desired end state of any air campaign. i.e. the freedom to roam the skies with little or no interference and the ability to interdict the enemy on the ground at will.