Defense Feeds

Defense Feeds – Washington. The U.S. Approves AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM Missile Sale to South Korea decision underscores the deepening defense partnership between Washington and Seoul as both allies work to strengthen deterrence and air defense capabilities in Northeast Asia. The U.S. government has approved the potential sale of 70 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) to South Korea, providing the Republic of Korea Air Force with additional beyond-visual-range combat capability for its growing fleet of advanced fighter aircraft. The approval comes amid increasing security concerns on the Korean Peninsula and across the broader Indo-Pacific region. The AIM-120 AMRAAM remains one of the most widely deployed air-to-air missiles in the world, serving as a cornerstone of air combat capabilities for numerous U.S.