AIM-120D-3 News

Germany to purchase 400 AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM missiles
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Germany to purchase 400 AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM missiles

US approves Germany’s $1.23bn AIM-120D-3 purchase, covering 400 units, guidance kits, test vehicle, spares and RTX support. Deal awaits Congress review.

U.S. Approves AIM-120C-8 and AIM-9X Sale to Turkiye by FMS
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U.S. Approves AIM-120C-8 and AIM-9X Sale to Turkiye by FMS

DSCA announced the approval of 53 AIM-120C-8 BVRAAMs and 60 AIM-9X Block II WVRAAMs to Turkiye for an estimated cost of $304.1 million by the State Department.

Poland to Buy 400 AIM-120D3 Missiles in $1.33 Billion Deal
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Poland to Buy 400 AIM-120D3 Missiles in $1.33 Billion Deal

Covering AIM-120D3 AMRAAMs and supporting equipment, the U.S. State Department has approved a prospective Foreign Military Sale to Poland for $1.33 billion.

Australia Buys 400 AMRAAMs to Increase Aerial Capacity
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Australia Buys 400 AMRAAMs to Increase Aerial Capacity

The $1.04B deal allows Australia to buy 200 AIM-120D-3 and 200 AIM-120C-8 missiles, improving air-to-air combat capability probably against Chinese fighters.

NAVAIR Officially Reveals AIM-260 JATM BVRAAM’s Design
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NAVAIR Officially Reveals AIM-260 JATM BVRAAM’s Design

In a recently published document, NAVAIR unveiled the design of the AIM-260 JATM beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile, set to succeed AIM-120 AMRAAM.

Japan Acquires 1,200 AIM-120D-3/C-8 AMRAAM for $3.64 Billion
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Japan Acquires 1,200 AIM-120D-3/C-8 AMRAAM for $3.64 Billion

The State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Japan of AIM-120D-3 and AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM for an estimated cost of $3.64 billion.

Netherlands to Buy 226 AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM for $807 million
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Netherlands to Buy 226 AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM for $807 million

The Royal Dutch AirForce will be equipped the most advanced version of AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM for a cost of up to $807 million.

U.S. Navy Unveils XAIM-147B Air-to-Air Missile
Weapon / Missile Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software

U.S. Navy Unveils XAIM-147B Air-to-Air Missile

During the biennial Exercise Rim of the Pacific RIMPAC 2024, a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet was spotted with the new XAIM-147B long-range air-to-air missile.

U.S. Army Eyes New Missile for Enduring Shield
Weapon / Missile Expo and Air Show

U.S. Army Eyes New Missile for Enduring Shield

AD System Brigadier General Frank Lozano stated that the service seeks a secondary missile for the upcoming Enduring Shield air defence system.

F-16 Test Fires AIM-120D-3 for Newest AMRAAM Variant
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F-16 Test Fires AIM-120D-3 for Newest AMRAAM Variant

The U.S. Air Force and Raytheon, an RTX, tested the AIM-120D-3 developed under the Form, Fit, Function Refresh, known as F3R, from an F-16 fighter jet.

Raytheon to upgrade AMRAAMs
Weapon / Missile Modernisation

Raytheon to upgrade AMRAAMs

Raytheon has been awarded a $972 million contract for Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) upgrades.

USAF test-fires AIM-120D-3 for the first time
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USAF test-fires AIM-120D-3 for the first time

USAF has announced that a 53rd Wing F-15E Strike Eagle launched the first-ever guided launch of the AIM-120D-3.