Dramatic upgrade: The new US air-to-air AIM-424 Malice can be launched from F-35...

The US Navy is testing the AIM-424 Malice, a new air-to-air missile with a range exceeding 290 miles. The weapon is designed to fit inside the weapons bays of F-35 and F-22 stealth fighters.

It is intended to provide long-range defense for naval fleets against aerial threats. The missile represents an upgrade in US military air-to-air capabilities.