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The US Navy is developing the AIM-424 ‘Malice’, a next-generation long-range air-to-air missile with a range exceeding 250 nautical miles. The missile is designed to give US aircraft greater reach, survivability, and combat effectiveness.

Learning Outcomes 

  • Explain the purpose and key characteristics of the AIM-424 ‘Malice’ Long Range Air-to-Air Missile (LRAAM).
  • Analyse how extended-range air-to-air missiles contribute to the concepts of integrated deterrence, survivability, and the ‘first look, first shot, first kill’ advantage.
  • Evaluate the operational impact of integrating the AIM-424 across 4th, 5th, and future 6th generation aircraft platforms. 
READ: Navy reveals new long range air-to-air missile, dubbed ‘Malice’

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