Defense Feeds

In the world of advanced aerial combat, few weapons command attention like the R-37 missile. Officially named the Vympel R-37 and identified by NATO as the AA-13 “Arrow”, this Russian air-to-air missile is designed for long-range engagements that stretch well beyond the reach of conventional systems. Originally developed as an upgrade to the older R-33 used on MiG-31 interceptors, the R 37 missile reflects Russia’s pursuit of unmatched beyond-visual-range capabilities. The modernized variant, known as the R-37M missile or RVV-BD, entered service in 2019 and brought significant improvements in speed, guidance, and range. Capable of traveling