Navy develops Compact Air-to-Air Missile for stealth fighters
By The BriefBrief
The U.S. Navy is pursuing a Compact Air-to-Air Missile (CAAM) designed for shorter-range engagements and internal carriage on stealthy platforms such as the F-35 and future drones. Navy requirements for the CAAM are being evaluated by N98, the Air Warfare Division of the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations.
WHO:N98 (Air Warfare Division of the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations) and the U.S. Navy
WHAT:The Navy is developing a Compact Air-to-Air Missile (CAAM) for internal carriage and shorter-range air-to-air engagements.
WHEN:Reported Aug 24, 2026 at 3:39 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:Requirements are being evaluated and assessed by N98 for the CAAM effort as a future inner boundary weapon.
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