Overview

• The US State Department has approved a potential $3.5 billion sale of AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missiles and support equipment to Saudi Arabia.
• Saudi Arabia's request includes 1,000 AMRAAM missiles, guidance sections, missile containers, spare parts, and logistics support services.
• The Pentagon’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency has formally notified Congress of the proposed deal, but it is not yet finalized.
• RTX Corp has been named as the prime contractor for the missile package, reflecting its central role in the agreement.
• The announcement comes ahead of President Trump’s May 13–16 visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, highlighting defense ties in Gulf diplomacy.