Following a U.S. Foreign Military Sale announcement on May 2, 2025, Saudi Arabia is set to receive the latest generation of AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), significantly boosting the Royal Saudi Air Force’s (RSAF) ability to counter high-speed aerial threats and maintain air superiority in one of the world’s most volatile regions. This $3.5 billion U.S. arms deal, approved and released through the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), marks a critical step in the Kingdom’s ongoing modernization of its air combat capabilities, providing the RSAF with a missile system that offers extended engagement range, enhanced target discrimination, and superior performance in contested electronic warfare environments. Read full Defense Aerospace News at this link ...
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| U.S. Air Force An F-35A Lightning II test aircraft assigned to the 31st Test Evaluation Squadron from Edwards Air Force Base, California, releases an AIM-120 AMRAAM missile. (Picture source: U.S. DoD) |
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