The US State Department has approved a potential $1.33bn foreign military sale (FMS) of AIM-120D Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and associated support to Poland,
Airforce Technology reports.
Poland aims to procure 400 AIM-120D3 AMRAAMs, 16 AIM-120D3 AMRAAM guidance sections with selective availability anti-spoofing capabilities or M-Code, and one instrumented test vehicle.
This sale is intended to bolster Poland’s air defence capabilities, aligning with the foreign policy and national security objectives of the US by supporting a Nato ally.
The acquisition will enhance Poland’s ability to counter current and future threats, safeguard its forces, and contribute more significantly to Nato’s collective defence arrangements.
These missiles are compatible with a range of aircraft, including the F-15 Eagle series, F-16 Fighting Falcon, F/A-18 Super Hornet, F-22 Raptor, and the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, amongst others.
The AMRAAM is also a component of the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS).
The United States will also provide military assistance to Romania by supplying the country with $262 million worth of MIM-104 Patriot air defense missile systems. The US Embassy in Bucharest announced this on Tuesday.
It is noted that the supply will be financed through grants from NATO member countries.
The US Embassy emphasized that the Patriot system will increase Romania's capabilities to counter air threats in the Black Sea region.
