The contract highlights continued global demand for the combat-proven AMRAAM, which has been a key air dominance weapon for over 30 years. It follows a separate $1.2 billion production award made to Raytheon less than a year ago.
“As global conflicts intensify and air threats become more sophisticated, AMRAAM continues to give allied forces a decisive edge in combat,” said Sam Deneke, president of Air & Space Defense Systems at Raytheon. “This award underscores the critical role that the fifth-generation AMRAAM plays in maintaining air superiority and will ensure service members have the advanced technology needed to stay ahead of adversary threats.”
AMRAAM is currently integrated across 14 platforms and deployed by 44 countries, with a strong record of effectiveness in both air-to-air and surface-to-air missions. Its proven capability in active conflict zones reinforces its strategic importance to the U.S. and allied defence forces.
