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UPDATED Aug 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Aug 23, 2026 at 12:10 AM ET
Navy discloses AIM-424 “Malice” very long-range AAM
By The BriefBrief
The U.S. Navy disclosed an all-new very long-range air-to-air missile, the AIM-424 “Malice,” intended for the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, F-35C and the upcoming F/A-XX. Images released by the Navy show the weapon on a VX-23 Super Hornet and installed in an F-35C weapons bay. The missile is described as a two-stage design deep in testing.
WHO: U.S. Navy
WHAT: Disclosed the AIM-424 “Malice” very long-range air-to-air missile and released images showing it on a Super Hornet and in an F-35C weapons bay.
WHEN: Reported Aug 23, 2026 at 12:50 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The Navy disclosed the existence of the new missile and released related images at the Tailhook Association’s convention in Reno, Nevada.
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