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February 1, 2026

Adnan Ashraf

Air Defense SystemsAir Power and AviationUncategorized

China Officially Unveils the PL-17 Long-Range Air-to-Air Missile

China has officially revealed detailed imagery of its PL-17 (Pi Li-17) long-range air-to-air missile, marking the first clear public disclosure of a weapon system that has remained largely speculative until now. The image was released on 27 January through Chinese military enthusiast and defense analyst channels. Prior to this, the missile had only been observed ...