Raytheon's [RTN] newest Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) variant, the AIM-120D, recently achieved three key program milestones, according to a company statement.The Air Force recently successfully completed testing and fielded the AIM-120D while the Navy achieved initial operational capability (IOC). With the Air Force, the AIM-120D was subjected to several scenarios designed to represent realistic combat conditions. Raytheon said the weapon demonstrated outstanding capability against challenging targets and performed “superbly” in all regimes of flight. Airborne testing verified that…
