(Source: File)China’s air force may have tested a new 400-km range air-to-air missile which could take out high- value targets like early warning and aerial refuelling aircraft, which stay far away from battle zones, state media reported on Wednesday. An image released online by the Chinese Air Force has led to speculation that the military is testing a beyond-visual-range, air-to-air missile in combat drills, according to China Daily. Nearly 100 aircraft as well as air defense and electronic countermeasure units from two theater commands participated in the exercise, the Air Force had said. He said the missile could have a maximum range of 400 km, farther than any air-to-air missiles used by Western air forces. The US’ longest-range air-to-air missile is the AIM-120D, which has an operational range of up to 200 km.

Source: Indian Express January 26, 2017 13:46 UTC