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US Navy reportedly develops AIM-424 Malice air-to-air missile

A report describes a new US Navy air-to-air missile intended to counter China’s growing air power.

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New capabilities could intensify US-China military competition and regional security risks.

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  1. US Navy's New Air-To-Air Missile AIM-424 Malice: Countering China's Growing Airpower ↗zerohedge.com · Recorded source date: Sep 9, 2026, 1:32 AM UTC
  2. United States Develops AIM-424 Malice Missile to Counter China's Airpower ↗chinatechnews.com · Recorded source date: Sep 9, 2026, 4:46 AM UTC

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EARLIER READING

US Navy develops MALICE long-range air-to-air missile

The US Navy is developing the MALICE long-range air-to-air missile. The report concerns a new military capability, but supplies no evidence of current combat use.

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EARLIER READING

US Navy develops AIM-424 Malice to counter China's growing airpower

The US Navy is reported to be developing the AIM-424 Malice air-to-air missile in response to China's expanding air capabilities. The development reflects heightened military competition between the two powers.

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