Sweden wants to purchase AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles. The potential deal has been approved by the US State Department.
What is known
The Scandinavian country wishes to receive 250 AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missiles. The contract amount is $605 million. The deal also involves the purchase of additional equipment and will be considered by the US Congress.
The agreement will support the goals of US foreign policy and national security by strengthening the security of the partner country. The potential sale of the missiles will enhance the Swedish Air Force’s ability to counter future and current threats.
Development of the AIM-120 AMRAAM began in the late 1970s. The AIM-120C-8 version has a two-way communication system and an improved inertial navigation system with GPS correction. The missile can hit targets at a maximum distance of almost 200 km.
Source: DSCA
2023-07-09 21:51:50
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