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What are air-to-air missiles?
These are weapons launched from aircraft to destroy other aircraft. The new 'Malice' missile is designed to give US fighter jets a significant edge by allowing them to engage enemy planes from much further away, boosting their ability to control the skies. This long-range capability is a key development in modern aerial warfare.
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