The Navy wants to extend how far the F-18 can fly to counter China’s anti-ship missile advantage

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February 28, 2018 11:16 PM

China has a distinct advantage when it comes to anti-ship defenses and reportedly has the worlds most advanced anti-sip ballistic missile.

China has advanced anti-ship missiles that can seriously limit the strike capability of US Navy jets.
The Navy is turning to ways to extend the flight time and range of its aircraft through the use of conformal fuel tanks and aerial refueling drones.
The fuel tanks and are expected to be fully ready for the Navy by 2022.

The US Navy wants to increase the range of its aircraft so carriers can remain out of missile range, an apparent response to China's anti-ship defenses.

The Navy recently announced that it has

China has a distinct advantage when it comes to anti-ship defenses and reportedly has the world's most advanced anti-ship ballistic missile.

The DF-21D has an approximate range of 1,100 miles, whereas the

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