U.S. Approves $3.64 Billion Sale of 1,200 AIM-120 AMRAAM D-3/C-8 Missiles to Japan

Jan 2, 2025, 08:54 PM

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential sale of 1,200 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to Japan, valued at approximately $3.64 billion. This sale includes the latest D-3 and C-8 models of the AIM-120 missiles, with an estimated unit cost of around $1 million each. The Pentagon confirmed the approval, which encompasses associated equipment and services as part of the deal.