AIM-120 AMRAAM – The Defense Post

Apr- 2026 -

1 April

Air

Artwork showing an F-22 Raptor with new pods, external fuel tanks, and an unknown air-to-air missile, potentially the AIM-260

US Approves $3.16-Billion Sale of Classified AIM-260 Missiles to Australia

The US Congress has approved an estimated $3.16-billion sale of up to 450 AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missiles to Australia.

Mar- 2026 -

31 March

Air

Bea Castañeda

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.

5 March

Air

Bea Castañeda

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.

Dec- 2025 -

8 December

Americas

Christine Casimiro

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.

Sep- 2025 -

17 September

Air

Christine Casimiro

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.

17 September

Americas

Christine Casimiro

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.

16 September

Air

Christine Casimiro

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.

11 September

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

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.

Aug- 2025 -

1 August

Americas

Christine Casimiro

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.

Jul- 2025 -

1 July

Air