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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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.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Federal prosecutors say the aircraft were outside Cuban territorial airspace when they were destroyed by air-to-air missiles fired from Cuban MiGs.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
Their capabilities include jamming pods that can intercept, process and jam enemy radio frequency signals; electronic countermeasure technology to prevent jamming by others; advanced radar; and air-to-air missiles.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 19 May 2026
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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.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Federal prosecutors say the aircraft were outside Cuban territorial airspace when they were destroyed by air-to-air missiles fired from Cuban MiGs.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
Their capabilities include jamming pods that can intercept, process and jam enemy radio frequency signals; electronic countermeasure technology to prevent jamming by others; advanced radar; and air-to-air missiles.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 19 May 2026
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