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Chinese Air Force / Military developers
China
June 3, 2026
Verified: June 3, 2026
"An unverified briefing slide has surfaced online detailing the development of Chinese air-to-air missiles, including the new PL-16. The PL-16 is reportedly the successor to the PL-15, which currently serves as the backbone of the Chinese air force. The emergence of this information follows recent reports of the US Air Force's new AIM-260 tactical missile."