Pentagon orders AMRAAM missiles for Ukraine
Ukrinform
The U.S. Department of Defense has ordered the production of advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles (AMRAAM) from the American company Raytheon for Ukraine.
That’s according to the Pentagon, Ukrinform reports.
This contract provides for Raytheon purchasing fielded AMRAAM weapons from various sources by November 29, 2024.
Appropriate funds are allocated from Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI).
In June, Raytheon signed a $1.15 billion contract with the U.S. Air Force to supply AIM-120 D-3 and C-8 AMRAAM missiles.
AMRAAM (AIM-120) is an all-weather medium-range air-to-air guided missile that can hit targets at a distance of up to 180 km.
