he U.S. Department of State approved the sale in March 2024, initially estimating the package’s value at up to USD 219 million. The advanced weaponry will equip Poland’s fleet of multi-role fighter aircraft, including F-16, F-35A, and FA-50PL models.
This purchase marks Poland’s continued investment in the AIM-9X system, which has been steadily acquired since 2004. Previous purchases include 178 missiles in 2004, linked to the acquisition of 48 F-16C/D Jastrząb aircraft, and 92 missiles ordered in 2016.
The November agreement is Poland’s third major missile procurement in recent months. Earlier agreements secured AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missiles and 400 AGM-158B JASSM-ER cruise missiles. Additionally, the U.S. State Department has approved the sale of AGM-88G AARGM-ER missiles, which are designed to penetrate advanced air defences.
