The National Interest

The US Military Needs the AIM-9 Sidewinder Air-to-Air Missile

Despite their age, air-to-air missiles like the AIM-9 remain essential as America upgrades to counter rising threats with advanced systems like the AIM-260 and AIM-174B. The United States has one of ...
The National Interest

How America’s AIM-9 Sidewinder Air-to-Air Missile Conquered the Skies

The Sidewinder missile is the most ubiquitous air-to-air missile in the world—first introduced in the 1950s and still in widespread use today. The AIM-9 Sidewinder is the most successful short-range ...
The Aviationist

Poland Moves to Arm FA-50PL With AIM-9X

Poland formalized the integration of the AIM-9X Sidewinder on the FA-50PL, enhancing air policing capabilities as deliveries of the light fighter shift to 2027-2029. Poland has taken another step ...
The Aviationist

Dutch F-35As Shoot Down Target Drones with AIM-9X Sidewinders Over Baltic Sea

The service upheld the drill held on Mar. 4 off the coast of Rutja, saying that “for the pilots it was an excellent opportunity to practice shooting down unmanned systems ‘live’.” The RLAF further ...