RTX secures USD 1.2 billion contract for AMRAAM missiles

The contract covers the production of an unspecified number of AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles and associated components, with deliveries scheduled to be completed by the end of 2028. The funding for the contract has been fully approved, with USD 603 million allocated for international orders. The missiles will be exported to Bahrain, Bulgaria, Canada, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Norway, Switzerland, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom.

Since their introduction, more than 12,000 AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles have been produced, with around 5,000 launched mainly during testing and training exercises. In combat, these missiles have achieved a record of downing over 13 manned aircraft in air-to-air combat scenarios. Currently, the AIM-120 AMRAAMs are being actively used in Ukraine, where they form a crucial component of NASAMS air defence systems and are deployed on Lockheed Martin F-16AM/BM Fighting Falcon fighter jets supplied by European nations.

Due to the surge in global demand for the AIM-120 AMRAAM, RTX Corporation’s production facilities are fully booked for the foreseeable future, highlighting the missile’s critical role in modern air defence and its continued relevance in military operations worldwide.