# US Navy AIM-424 Malice missile unveiling > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-navy-aim-424-malice-missile-unveiling > Updated: 2026-08-25T09:00:25.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 2. The US Navy has unveiled the AIM-424 Malice, a next-generation long-range air-to-air missile (LRAAM) developed by Raytheon. Unveiled at the Tailhook Symposium in Reno, Nevada, the missile is designed to enhance fleet defense and maintain air superiority, particularly in contested environments such as the Indo-Pacific. The AIM-424 features a two-stage solid-propellant rocket motor and a blast-fragmentation warhead, with a declared range exceeding 463 kilometers (250 nautical miles). Weighing approximately 680 kg and measuring 4.11 meters in length, the missile is engineered to fit within the internal weapons bays of stealth aircraft like the F-35C Lightning II. This integration allows for long-range engagement without compromising low detectability. The weapon is also compatible with the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and future sixth-generation platforms. Flight testing is currently underway using F/A-18E Super Hornets and F-35C aircraft. The missile is intended to intercept high-value targets, such as bombers or aircraft carrying anti-ship missiles, before they can reach launch positions, thereby extending the protective perimeter of carrier strike groups. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-25: U.S. Navy unveils AIM-424 Malice long-range missile The U.S. Navy has introduced the AIM-424 Malice, a long-range air-to-air missile that allows F-35C fighters to strike targets beyond 463 km while maintaining stealth. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-navy-unveils-aim-424-malice-long-range-missile-3 ### 2026-08-23: US Navy reveals AIM-424 Malice long-range air-to-air missile The US Navy has revealed the AIM-424 Malice, a Raytheon-developed long-range air-to-air missile with a range exceeding 463 km, designed for F-35C and F/A-18E aircraft to enhance fleet defense. 23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-navy-expands-long-range-arsenal-with-new-missile-technologies --- Cite as: US Navy AIM-424 Malice missile unveiling. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/us-navy-aim-424-malice-missile-unveiling