Also keep in mind, despite all of these advancements in stealth and long range detection and engagement, there is one very important fact that is often overlooked. ROE. The most recent A2A engagements (which have been far and few between) over that last few conflicts have been WVR because of ROE. Take a look at the last A2A between an F-18 and a SU-22. Although this was not a “true” WVR fight the situation ended up with a WVR engagement with an 9X shot attempt from within 1.5 miles (which missed and eventually end up using the more expensive 120 to finish the job). Every time we discount the age of the WVR fight and whats advancements are need for that fight, we do this at our own peril.