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Long-Range Missiles Redefine Air Combat
WHY IT MATTERS
This development could lead to a shift in air combat strategies, with longer-range missiles allowing for more flexibility and reach in engagements, potentially altering the balance of power in global conflicts.
What happened
Air-to-air missile ranges have significantly increased over the past decade, with new systems capable of engaging targets at distances of 400 to 500 kilometers. China's PL-17 and Russia's R-37M are notable examples of these advanced weapons.
Other countries, including Europe and India, are also developing long-range missiles, such as the Meteor and Astra programs.
The United States is working on the AIM-424 Malice missile for even greater capabilities.
LINKED SOURCES
From 200 km to 500 km: How long-range missiles are rewriting the rules of air combat
The Times of India · DHRUV YADAV · Discovery only; publisher copyright terms apply
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