From 200 km to 500 km: How long-range missiles are rewriting the rules of air combat
Air-to-air missile ranges have dramatically expanded over the past decade.
New systems now promise engagement distances of 400 to 500 kilometers.
China's PL-17 and Russia's R-37M are examples of these advanced weapons.
Europe's Meteor and India's Astra program also extend combat reach significantly.
The United States is developing the AIM-424 Malice missile for even greater capabilities.
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