The post describes the US Navy’s Compact Air-to-Air Missile (CAAM) concept, a short-range “inner boundary” AAM optimized for internal bays on stealth aircraft (F-35C and future F/A-XX) and potentially uncrewed CCAs. It highlights propulsion innovation via highly loaded grain (HLG) solid rocket motors to boost kinematics/range within tight internal-carriage dimensions, increasing magazine depth against mass missile/drone raids.
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missileside: natofirst seen 2026-01-01
US Navy developing Compact Air-to-Air Missile for internal carriage on F-35/CCA
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- The War Zone · https://www.twz.com/air/tiny-air-to-air-missile-in-development-for-stealthy-u-s-navy-combat-aircraftTiny Air-To-Air Missile In Development For Stealthy U.S. Navy Combat Aircraft