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US Unveils Long-Range Missiles to Counter China's Aerial Advantage

Meet the game-changing trio of long-range air-to-air missiles that are about to flip the script on aerial warfare: the AIM-174, AIM-260, and AIM-424, boasting ranges of up to 480 km - that's roughly twice the reach of earlier US air-to-air weapons. These cutting-edge missiles are set to give the US a serious edge in the skies, particularly against China's aerial advantage.

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Military facility interior with blurred missile equipment and natural light from a large window.

Pentagon Accelerates AIM-260 Missile Production Amid China Threat

The Pentagon is ramping up production of the AIM-260 missile to stay ahead of China's growing threat, with a new framework agreement with Lockheed Martin aimed at ensuring a stable and efficient supply chain. This move is part of a broader effort to accelerate development of cutting-edge air dominance weapons.

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F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet with AIM-260 missile mounted on fuselage at Eglin Air Force Base.

US Military Unveils AIM-260 Advanced Air-To-Air Missile

Meet the AIM-260, the US military's latest game-changing missile, now a reality after a photographer snapped pics of it on a Super Hornet at Eglin Air Force Base. The highly anticipated Joint Advanced Tactical Missile was seen on an F/A-18F fighter jet, marking a major milestone in its development.

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