I think you're overstating what the AIM-120 can do, based on what I've read, it's radar seeker head is only so effective.
First it has to be directed in the right direction. Need a good radar system somewhere for that. It also has a much higher hit probability against a target, especially a distant one, if you can send it remote course corrections. Note that neither of these need to be on the launching platform, but they need to be somewhere in the local area.
First it has to be directed in the right direction. Need a good radar system somewhere for that. It also has a much higher hit probability against a target, especially a distant one, if you can send it remote course corrections. Note that neither of these need to be on the launching platform, but they need to be somewhere in the local area.