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US Air Force Seeks Long-Range Air-Launched Weapon

1 source · first reported 3h ago

The U.S. Air Force is seeking a new air-launched weapon with a range of 1,850 km to target aircraft and ground threats. This range is unprecedented in American air-to-air missile programs. The weapon is intended to enhance the Air Force's capabilities against various threats.

Why it matters

The development of this long-range air-launched weapon is significant as it would provide the U.S. Air Force with advanced capabilities to engage targets at greater distances, potentially altering the dynamics of air-to-air and air-to-ground combat.

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