US Navy AIM-424 missile can strike targets 288 miles away from fighter jets
Raytheon-developed Malice is already in flight testing and is built to give Navy aviators more than 250 nautical miles of reach.
- On Saturday, August 22, the U.S. Navy unveiled the AIM-424 Malice, a long-range air-to-air missile developed by Raytheon, at the Tailhook Symposium.
- The Department of Defense developed the Malice to counter evolving threats in the Indo-Pacific, sustaining the military's "first look, first shot, first kill advantage."
- Designed for 4th, 5th, and 6th generation platforms, the 1,500-pound missile features a range exceeding 250 nautical miles and fits inside F-35C internal weapons bays.
- Alongside the Malice, the Navy highlighted plans for a new Compact Air-to-Air Missile optimized for shorter-range engagements and increased magazine depth against drone threats.
- The Navy has not disclosed detailed testing timelines for the AIM-424, though the program reflects broader modernization efforts as the service prepares for evolving aerial threats.
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