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AIM-260 JATM: The Next Generation of US Air-to-Air Dominance

This explainer breaks down why the AIM-260 JATM was created, what it replaces, and how it is intended to restore long-range air-to-air dominance.

The F-35 Lightning II: A Guide on the Fifth-Generation Multirole Fighter

Stealth, sensors, and software converge in the F-35 Lightning II. This guide unpacks how the fighter connects pilots, platforms, and domains into a single combat system.

US Clears $3.7B Sale of IBCS-IFPC, AMRAAM Missiles to Denmark

The US State Department has approved the possible foreign military sales (FMS) of air and missile defense systems to Denmark, with a total combined cost of $3.73 billion.

USAF F-22 Raptor Fires AMRAAM in Record-Setting ‘Longest Shot’ Test

Raytheon’s Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) has achieved its longest known air-to-air missile shot after being deployed from an F-22 Raptor aircraft in a trial.

US Approves $570M AMRAAM Missile Sale to the Netherlands

The US has approved the potential $570-million sale of RTX’s Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to the Netherlands. 

US Approves $3.4B Sale of F-16 Fighting Falcons to Peru

The US State Department has approved a potential $3.42-billion sale to Peru of F-16 Fighting Falcon jets and a comprehensive support package.

US Approves $1B Missile Sale to Finland

The United States on Wednesday announced the approval of a $1.07 billion sale of advanced air-to-air missiles and related equipment to NATO ally Finland, which shares a long border with Russia.

Lockheed, Raytheon Awarded Nearly $8 Billion to Supply Missiles for US Allies

The US Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin and Raytheon contracts totaling approximately $7.8 billion for the procurement of three types of precision-guided missiles under foreign military sales agreements with allied countries.

The Silent Hunter: Ultimate Guide to the AMRAAM Missile

Welcome to the ultimate guide to the AMRAAM, a missile system that has dominated the skies for over three decades.

US Approves $211 Million AMRAAM Missile Sale to Italy

The US State Department has approved a potential sale of 70 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to Italy.

Turkey Buys More Than 100 US-Made Missiles to Boost Air Defense

The US State Department has approved the potential sale of two types of RTX-manufactured missiles to its NATO ally, Turkey.

US Approves $1.33B Missile Sale to Poland

The US on Tuesday announced the approval of a $1.33 billion sale of 400 medium-range air-to-air missiles and related support to Poland.

US Approves $1B Missile Sale to Australia

The United States announced the approval of a $1.04-billion sale of up to 200 each of AIM-120C and AIM-120D air-to-air missiles to Australia.

Japan to Purchase 1,200 AMRAAM Missiles From US in $3.64B Deal

The US State Department has greenlighted a potential $3.64 billion sale of Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles to Japan.

US Approves Sale of 54 AMRAAM Missiles to Singapore for $133M

The US State Department has cleared the potential sale of AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles to Singapore.

US Approves $3.7 Billion Air-Launched Missile Sale to Poland

The US State Department has approved a $3.68 billion missile sale to Poland, including AMRAAM and JASSM-ER.

Raytheon Conducts Maiden Flight Test of Upgraded AMRAAM-ER 

Raytheon has flight-tested an upgraded AMRAAM-Extended Range variant from a National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System. 

US Approves $214M AMRAAM Missile, Guided Bomb Sales to Italy

The US State Department has approved Italy’s requests for air-to-air missiles and small bombs worth $214 million.

US Approves AMRAAM, Sidewinder Missile Sale to Japan

The US State Department has approved the sale of 120 AMRAAM and 44 Sidewinder air-to-air missiles to Japan.

Spain Approves $107M AMRAAM Missile Purchase for Jets, NASAMS 

The Spanish government has approved the purchase of 68 AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missiles for its Eurofighter Typhoon, Boeing FA-18EF Hornet combat jets and NASAM air defense system.

Raytheon to Deliver Over 100 AMRAAM Missiles to Ukraine

Raytheon will provide over a hundred Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles to Ukraine as part of a US Department of Defense contract.

US Air Force F-15EX Demonstrates Longest Missile Launch in Key Test

The US Air Force has concluded a key test phase of the F-15EX, demonstrating the longest air-to-air and air-to-ground munition launches in US history and integration with 5th-generation aircraft.

Taiwan to Build Own Version of US AMRAAM Missile

Taiwan will develop a new combat aircraft missile as powerful as the US-made AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missile.

US OKs $2.9B AMRAAM Missile Sale to Germany

The US State Department has approved a potential foreign military sale of AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles to Germany.