The missile helps to close the gap between US capabilities and those of China, which is fielding new beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles with reach.
Related storiesIn the most recent Pentagon report on Chinese military developments, officials noted its work on "beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles."
The PL-15 was China's answer to the US AIM-120D Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM).
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Isaiah B. GoesslThe air-to-air missile range game is expected to continue though.
As the Pentagon noted in its report, China is at work on its air-to-air missiles, and the US is likewise working on next-generation systems like the AIM-260.
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