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Missiles·AIM-424 Malice

Navy Unveils 'Malice' Missile

6 sources · first reported Yesterday

via Airandspaceforces

The US Navy has revealed a new long-range air-to-air missile, dubbed 'Malice', designed for 4th, 5th, and 6th generation aircraft platforms. The Air Force is closely following the development of this missile, which could fill a long-range air-to-air need for its fighters. The missile is intended to counter the China threat.

Why it matters

The 'Malice' missile is significant because it addresses a critical capability gap in the US military's air-to-air combat capabilities, and its development could impact the balance of power in the region, particularly with regards to China.

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Development timeline

How this story unfolded across sources, oldest first.

  1. Naval Technology ·
    US Navy unveils AIM-424 Malice missile to counter China threat - Naval Technology
  2. Naval Technology ·
    US Navy unveils AIM-424 Malice missile to counter China threat
  3. Breaking Defense ·
    Navy reveals new long range air-to-air missile, dubbed ‘Malice’
  4. Airandspaceforces · Primary
    Air Force ‘Closely Following’ Navy’s New Long-Range Air-to-Air ‘Malice’ Missile
  5. RealClearDefense ·
    Navy Reveals New Long Range Air-to-Air Missile, Dubbed 'Malice'
  6. Aviation Week ·
    U.S. Navy Reveals Concept For Short-Range Aerial Kills - Aviation Week