The US Navy's next-gen missile breaks cover. It fits inside an F-35 and can threaten enemy aircraft over 280 miles away.

Four AIM-424 "Malice" missiles loaded on an F/A-18 fighter jet. US Navy photo The US Navy has unveiled a next-generation air-to-air missile. The AIM-424 "Malice," which is in testing, can threaten enemy aircraft over a range of 280 miles. Its development comes as the Pentagon pushes for greater air-to-air reach to counter China. The US Navy has unveiled a new developmental air-to-air missile that can fit inside its F-35 stealth fighter jets and threaten enemy aircraft from over 280 miles…