Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

The United States unveiled the AIM-424 Malice long-range air-to-air missile in August 2026 following a fit test on an F-35 aircraft. The missile was developed and built by Raytheon for high-end aerial combat and has an operational range exceeding 250 nautical miles (463 kilometres). It is designed to maintain manoeuvrability against fighter-sized targets and incorporates specialised aerodynamic features and a dedicated datalink infrastructure. The AIM-424 Malice is planned for deployment on platforms including the F-47, F-35C, F/A-18, and developmental F/A-XX, representing a significant advancement in long-range aerial warfare capabilities.