Raytheon AIM-424 Malice
In August 2026, the U.S. Navy announced that it had developed the AIM-424 Malice LRAAM (Long-Range Air-to-Air Missile). It is a very long-ranged fleet air-defense missile, to be employed by the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, F-35C Lightning II and the future F/A-XX. No details about its guidance and terminal seeker modes have been published.
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| Photo: U.S. Navy |
| AIM-424 |
Designation Notes: The actual MDS designator of the missile is possibly AIM-424A. The significance of the out-of-sequence number 424 is unclear.
Specifications
Data for AIM-424:
| Length | 4.11 m (13.5 ft) |
| Wingspan | 67 cm (26.2 in) |
| Diameter | 34 cm (13.5 in) |
| Weight | 680 kg (1500 lb) |
| Speed | ? |
| Range | > 460 km (250 nm) |
| Warhead | HE Blast/Fragmentation |
| Propulsion | Solid-fueled rocket |
Main Sources
[1] The War Zone, Tyler Rogoway:
AIM-424 “Malice” Very Long-Range
Air-To-Air Missile Emerges From The Shadows, August 2026
[2] U.S. Navy: AIM-424 LRAAM – Malice
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Last Updated: 3 September 2026