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U.S. Clears Potential $1.23 Billion AMRAAM Sale to Germany

The notification triggers congressional review for a package tailored to equip Germany’s F-35 fleet with interoperable air-to-air capability.

3D illustration of AIM-120 AMRAAM with active radar guidance system. Credit: Mike Mareen/Shutterstock.com.
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Overview

  • Germany requested up to 400 AIM-120D-3 missiles, 12 AIM-120D-3 guidance sections with SAASM or M-Code positioning, and one AMRAAM integrated test vehicle, plus extensive support equipment and services.
  • The Defense Security Cooperation Agency has notified Congress, initiating the formal review required for the prospective Foreign Military Sale.
  • RTX Corporation is named as the principal contractor, with no offset agreement currently identified.
  • DSCA states Germany can absorb the systems, no additional U.S. personnel are needed for implementation, and U.S. defense readiness will not be affected.
  • The estimated $1.23 billion represents a ceiling that could be reduced in final agreements, and the sale is not expected to change the regional military balance.