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Author: Elodie Collins || Date Published: September 17, 2025
The Department of State has approved the potential foreign military sale of 232 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles, or AMRAAM, to the government of the Netherlands for $570 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Tuesday that RTX will serve as the principal contractor for the transaction.
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Netherlands AMRAAM Purchase
According to the DSCA, the Netherlands also intends to acquire eight AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM guidance sections and non-Major Defense Equipment, such as AMRAAM control section spares, Captive Air Training Missiles, missile containers, spare parts, and weapon system software. In addition, the proposed FMS covers the provision of personnel training, engineering, transportation and logistics support services.
The sale will enable the Netherlands, a NATO ally, counter present and future threats.
In June, Amsterdam also receive clearance from the State Department to purchase 296 AGM-179A joint air-to-ground missiles, or JAGM, for $215 million. JAGM is designed to protect U.S. armed forces and allies against threats. Lockheed Martin was named principal contractor for the FMS.
What is AMRAAM?
AMRAAM is equipped with inertial guidance, active radar and midcourse updates to find and strike the intended moving target. It can be integrated onto various military aircraft, including the F-16 Fighting Falcon, F/A-18 Super Hornet, F-22 Raptor and JAS-39 Gripen.
According to RTX, the weapon system has been purchased by around 40 countries, including the Netherlands.