air-to-air
adjective
: launched from one airplane in flight at another
air-to-air missiles
also
: involving aircraft in flight
air-to-air combat
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The administration has been seeking to expand production of Patriot and THAAD interceptors, Tomahawk cruise missiles and AMRAAM air-to-air missiles, though industry executives have warned that major investments will require congressional funding.
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Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
With each development milestone, MBDA moves closer to delivering a next-generation air-to-air weapon that combines advanced sensors, extended range, and superior flexibility.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
During its combat service history, the Harrier II was typically armed with a wide range of weapon systems, including the air-to-air AMRAAM and Sparrow missiles, air-to-surface AGM-65 Maverick missiles, anti-ship Harpoon and Sea Eagle missiles, a 25mm cannon, and various bombs and rockets.
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Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
According to prosecutors, the Cuban military did not issue warnings before firing air-to-air missiles at the planes.
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Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
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Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
With each development milestone, MBDA moves closer to delivering a next-generation air-to-air weapon that combines advanced sensors, extended range, and superior flexibility.
—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
During its combat service history, the Harrier II was typically armed with a wide range of weapon systems, including the air-to-air AMRAAM and Sparrow missiles, air-to-surface AGM-65 Maverick missiles, anti-ship Harpoon and Sea Eagle missiles, a 25mm cannon, and various bombs and rockets.
—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
According to prosecutors, the Cuban military did not issue warnings before firing air-to-air missiles at the planes.
—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
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