{
  "id": 4153386,
  "title": "From 200 km to 500 km: How long-range missiles are rewriting the rules of air combat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/from-200-km-to-500-km-how-long-range-missiles-are-rewriting-the-rules",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T09:09:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/defence/international/from-200-km-to-500-km-how-long-range-missiles-are-rewriting-the-rules-of-air-combat/articleshow/133608376.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The evolution of long-range missiles is turning air combat into a contest of reach and precision, redefining traditional dogfights. Nations around the world, including China, Russia, Europe, India, and the United States, are developing increasingly capable systems that can engage targets up to 500 kilometres away. This shift is prompting air forces to prioritize long-range denial of critical assets like early warning aircraft, tankers, and electronic warfare platforms. The United States is leading the charge with its AIM-424 Long Range Air-to-Air Missile, which boasts a range of over 463 kilometres, designed to ensure American forces maintain their advantage in aerial engagements. As missile capabilities expand, so too will the need for advanced sensor networks and data links to accurately guide missiles at extreme distances, potentially shaping the course of future conflicts.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}