The US Navy is testing the AIM-424 Malice air-to-air missile, which can hit targets more than 465 km (290 miles) away. The missile, developed by Raytheon, is about the size of the AIM-120 AMRAAM and can fit in the internal weapons bays of F-35 and F-22 stealth aircraft.
WHO:US Navy
WHAT:Testing of the AIM-424 Malice long-range air-to-air missile
WHEN:Reported Aug 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The Navy is testing a new air-to-air missile with a reported range exceeding 465 km.
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