Belgium is emerging as a leading candidate to host European co-production of the AIM-120 AMRAAM, after the U.S. ambassador in Brussels, Bill White, signaled strong support for the bid in a press conference on April 29, 2026, potentially positioning the country as a key node in NATO’s missile supply chain. This contract would directly expand Western air combat and air defense capacity by shortening production cycles and reinforcing stockpiles critical for sustained high-intensity operations. Read full defense news at this link...
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| By late 2023, the AMRAAM production had already reached ~1,200 missiles/year, but is now expected to reach at least 1,900 missiles/year following a new agreement with the US Department of War in February 2026. (Picture source: US Air Force) |