AIM-424 "Malice" Very Long-Range Air-To-Air Missile Emerges From The Shadows (Updated)
The U.S. Navy has officially revealed the AIM-424 Malice, a Raytheon-developed very long-range air-to-air missile with a range exceeding 250 nautical miles (463 km). The missile is designed for integration on F/A-18, F-35, and the future F/A-XX platform. It represents a major leap in beyond-visual-range engagement capability for carrier aviation. The program emerges from classified development, marking a significant shift in U.S. air dominance strategy.
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