air-to-air missiles – The Defense Post

Oct- 2025 -

29 October

Air

President Donald Trump rides an aircraft elevator aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a presidential visit while moored pierside on Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Oct. 28, 2025. During his visit, President Donald Trump met with U.S. and Japanese leaders, coined Sailors, and addressed the ship’s crew. George Washington is the U.S. Navy’s premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Roselia Garcia)

Trump Approves First Missiles for Japan’s F-35 Jets, Deliveries Start This Week

US President Donald Trump said he has greenlit the first batch of missiles for Japan’s F-35 fighter jets, confirming the weapons will arrive this week, earlier than planned.

Sep- 2025 -

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 -

21 August

Air

Joe Saballa

South Korea Pushes Back Domestic Long-Range Missile Project by One Year

South Korea’s efforts to develop a homegrown long-range missile will take longer than expected.

Jun- 2025 -

26 June

Air

250603-N-FC892-1158 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 3, 2025) Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare to load an AIM-9X missile on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while in the Philippine Sea, June 3. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cole Pursley)

Rojoef Manuel

MDA Eyes ‘Gunslinger’ Air-Launched Missile for Hypersonic Threat Defense

The US Missile Defense Agency is considering the use of the Air Intercept Missile 174B “Gunslinger” air-to-air missile as a primary solution against hypersonic threats.

May- 2025 -

16 May

Americas

Christine Casimiro

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.

Mar- 2025 -

19 March

Air

Jas 39 Gripen aircraft equipped carrying Meteor BVRAAM missiles. Photo: Saab/Swedish Defence Materiel Administration

Rojoef Manuel

MBDA to Supply Meteor Missiles for Swedish Gripen Fighter Jets

Sweden has awarded MBDA UK a contract to provide Meteor active radar-guided missiles for the armed forces’ JAS 39 Gripen C/D supersonic combat aircraft.

Jan- 2025 -

3 January

Air

Christine Casimiro

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.

Sep- 2024 -

4 September

Air

Joe Saballa

Azerbaijan to Equip JF-17 Fighter Squadron With Turkish Missiles

The Azerbaijan Air Force is set to boost the lethality of its upcoming JF-17 fighter aircraft with the purchase of Turkish Bozdoğan and Gökdoğan missiles.

Aug- 2024 -

19 August

Air