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How will neighboring countries react to Japan's acquisition of AMRAAM missiles by the end of 2025?
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Foreign Military Sale•Japan•AMRAAM•RTX Corporation•Tucson•Arizona•Defense Security Cooperation Agency•Congress
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U.S. Approves $3.64 Billion Sale of 1,200 AMRAAM Missiles to Japan, Boosting Indo-Pacific Security
Jan 3, 2025, 07:49 AM
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Japan, which includes up to 1,200 AIM-120D-3 and AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and related equipment, valued at an estimated $3.64 billion. The sale aims to enhance Japan's ability to defend against current and future threats, thereby improving security in the Indo-Pacific region. The principal contractor for this sale will be RTX Corporation, based in Tucson, Arizona. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency has notified Congress of this potential sale, emphasizing that it will not adversely impact U.S. defense readiness.
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