US eyes 2,000‑km air‑to‑air missile, poised to rewrite aerial warfare rules

The US Air Force is developing a groundbreaking long-range missile, the AFLRW, capable of striking targets over 1,850 km away. This initiative aims to counter China’s growing missile capabilities, particularly in the vast Pacific theater. The program prioritizes air-to-air variants, envisioning a future where advanced sensor networks, not just aircraft radar, guide these powerful weapons to their targets, redefining aerial combat.