The U.S. Navy is developing a brand-new, extra-long-range missile designed to shoot down enemy aircraft before they can get close enough to threaten American fighter jets or aircraft carriers.

The department announced the new weapon on Aug. 22, saying the next-generation AIM-424 LRAAM is nicknamed “MALICE.”

The weapon is designed to be fired from a jet to target enemy aircraft or drones at extreme distances in the air.

In practice, American pilots will be able to detect an enemy on radar, launch the missile from extreme ranges and destroy the target before coming within close proximity to the enemy, potentially increasing the pilot’s…

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