US Air Force plans air-to-air missile with over 1,800 km range (opex360.com)

• US Air Force seeks air-to-air missile with range exceeding 1,800 km.
• Industry day scheduled for August 25, 2026, at Eglin AFB.
• Missile likely too large for F-35/F-22; possible carriage by B-21 Raider bomber.

"The US Air Force is developing a new air-to-air missile with a minimum range of 1,000 nautical miles (1,852 km) as part of the Air Force Long Range Weapon (AFLRW) project. An industry day is set for August 25, 2026, at Eglin Air Force Base. Due to its likely size, the missile may only be carried by bombers like the B-21 Raider."