{
  "id": 3230242,
  "title": "US Navy reveals ultra-long-range air-to-air AIM-424 Malice missile with over 460 km. range",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/us-navy-reveals-ultra-long-range-air-to-air-aim-424-malice-missile",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T09:26:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-906505"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The US Navy unveiled the details of the AIM-424 Malice, an ultra-long-range air-to-air missile, at the Tailhook Symposium in Reno, Nevada. Developed by Raytheon, the missile is designed to enhance the engagement range of carrier-based and future combat aircraft. The Navy describes the missile as a next-generation air-intercept weapon aimed at expanding the reach of defense capabilities.\n\nThe AIM-424 Long Range Air-to-Air Missile (LRAAM) is capable of engaging threats up to 460 kilometers away, significantly surpassing conventional beyond-visual-range weapons like the AIM-120 AMRAAM. With a length of 13.5 feet, a diameter of 13.5 inches, and a wingspan of 26.2 inches, the missile weighs 1,500 pounds and uses a solid-propellant rocket motor. It carries a blast-fragmentation warhead, ensuring lethal accuracy in air-to-air combat.\n\nWhile the Navy has not released detailed information on guidance, targeting, or deployment timelines, Raytheon President Phil Jasper emphasized that the Malice missile represents a \"generational leap in air dominance combat capability.\" The missile is intended for fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-generation aircraft, including the F/A-18E/F and F-35C Lightning II. The main threat it aims to deter is China, which has been expanding its military capabilities with long-range anti-ship missiles.",
  "summary": "The Navy states its range is “in excess of 250 nautical miles,” placing it well beyond conventional beyond‑visual‑range weapons such as the AIM‑120 AMRAAM.",
  "key_points": [
    "The AIM-424 Malice missile has a range of over 460 km.",
    "Developed by Raytheon, it is a next-generation air-intercept weapon.",
    "Intended for fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-generation aircraft."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}