China’s PL-17 long-range air-to-air missile (AAM) was spotted in its most clear photograph published to date amid a visible shift in aerial combat. The PL-17 AAM is considered one of the most potent weapons in the Chinese arsenal, prompting the United States to develop the AIM-260 JATM (Joint Advanced Tactical Missile) and other long-range munitions. … Continue reading “Big Brother” of PL-15, China’s PL-17 Long-Range Air-To-Air Missile Breaks Cover; U.S. Air Superiority at Risk?