Norway to Acquire AIM-120 AMRAAM for its F-35A Fleet

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Norway to Acquire AIM-120 AMRAAM for its F-35A Fleet

The State Department has determined to approve a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Norway of AIM-120 C-8 or D Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $950 million. The Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale.

Norway has requested to buy up to 205 AIM-120 D-series Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs); up to 60 AIM-120 C-8 or D-series AMRAAMs; and four AIM-120D AMRAAM Guidance Sections. The estimated total cost is $950 million.

Norway will integrate the missiles into its F-35A fleet. The principal contractor will be Raytheon Missile Systems Company, Tucson, Arizona.

Norway to Acquire AIM-120 AMRAAM for its F-35A Fleet