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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In December 2024, Ukraine’s military intelligence agency released footage appearing to show a Magura V5 naval drone armed with R-73 air-to-air missiles downing a Russian Mi-8 helicopter over the Black Sea near occupied Crimea.
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David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
This is critical because air-to-air missiles lose effectiveness dramatically if the target turns away.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 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
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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David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
This is critical because air-to-air missiles lose effectiveness dramatically if the target turns away.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 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
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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“Air-to-air.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air-to-air. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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