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U.S. OKs Potential $1.23 Billion AMRAAM Missile Deal with Germany

By Matthew Beinart

Thursday, September 25th, 2025

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U.S. OKs Potential $1.23 Billion AMRAAM Missile Deal with Germany

RTX's AMRAAM air-to-air missile. (Photo: RTX)

The State Department said on Thursday it has approved a potential $1.23 billion deal with Germany for Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM). The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has notified Congress of the new foreign military sale. Under the deal, Germany would buy up to 400 RTX [RTX]-built AIM-120D-3 AMRAAMs, one AIM-120 AMRAAM integrated test vehicle and up to 12 AMRAAM guidance sections, “including precise positioning provided by either Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module or M-Code,” according to the DSCA.…

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