US Navy Unveils AIM-424 Malice Long-Range Missile
The US Navy introduced the AIM-424 Malice, a Raytheon-developed air-to-air missile capable of striking targets over 290 miles away.
The United States Navy unveiled the AIM-424 Malice air-to-air missile at the Tailhook symposium in Reno, Nevada. Developed by Raytheon, a subsidiary of RTX Corp., the weapon is designed to strike targets from distances exceeding 290 miles.
The missile features dimensions similar to the AIM-120 AMRAAM, allowing it to be housed within the internal weapons bays of F-22 and F-35 stealth aircraft. This design ensures that the aircraft maintain their stealth profiles while carrying the long-range capability.
While the Navy has not provided a specific operational date, the AIM-424 Malice is intended to close a long-range gap in the current US arsenal. Officials indicated the missile may be used for fleet air defense to counter long-range anti-ship cruise missiles. The unveiling comes amid reports that Pakistan has deployed similar long-range Chinese missiles against Indian fighter jets.
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