The US Navy’s deployment of the AIM-174B missile marks a pivotal moment in the Indo-Pacific power dynamics, directly challenging China’s military advancements. With a range of 400 kilometers and a speed of Mach 3.5, the AIM-174B represents a revival of Cold War-era strategies, aimed at maintaining US dominance in the region. This new missile reflects the broader geopolitical struggle between the US and China, particularly as tensions over Taiwan and the South China Sea continue to escalate.
