Navy unveils MALICE missile for extreme-range aircraft strike
By The BriefBrief
Raytheon is developing the 1,500-pound long-range missile AIM-424 LRAAM for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The program, branded “MALICE,” is intended to extend aviators’ reach and survivability by enabling strikes on enemy aircraft from extreme range.
WHO:Raytheon
WHAT:Developing the AIM-424 LRAAM long-range missile under the “MALICE” program for Navy and Marine aviators.
WHEN:Reported Aug 31, 2026 at 6:14 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:To extend the reach and survivability of Navy and Marine aviators by striking enemy aircraft from extreme range.
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