NEW U.S. MISSILE THREATENS TO ERASE CHINA’S AERIAL ADVANTAGE IN THE PACIFIC

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NEW U.S. MISSILE THREATENS TO ERASE CHINA’S AERIAL ADVANTAGE IN THE PACIFIC

The U.S. Navy’s deployment of the AIM-174B, the longest-range air-to-air missile ever fielded, could shift the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific.

With a range of 400 km, it outranges China’s PL-15, keeping threats farther from U.S. carriers and enabling long-range strikes on high-value targets.

Experts say this development could change Chinese behavior in the region, increasing the risk for PLA aircraft and altering the dynamics of any potential conflict in the South China Sea.

Source: Reuters