On January 2, 2025, The U.S. State Department authorized a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Government of Japan for a significant purchase of AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM). The proposed deal, valued at an estimated $3.64 billion, includes up to 1,200 missiles, along with related guidance sections and support equipment. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has delivered the required certification to notify Congress of the potential sale, marking a crucial step in strengthening U.S.-Japan defense relations. Read full Defense News at this link ...
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U.S. Airmen from the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron's munitions flight load an AIM-120D Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile onto an F-15E Strike Eagle during an integrated combat turn training exercise at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. (Picture source: U.S. DoD)
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U.S. Airmen from the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron's munitions flight load an AIM-120D Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile onto an F-15E Strike Eagle during an integrated combat turn training exercise at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. (Picture source: U.S. DoD)
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