AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles

May 2, 2025 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles – Media/Public Contact: pm-cpa@state.gov Transmittal No. 25-33 WASHINGTON, May 2, 2025 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated cost of $3.5 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has requested to buy one thousand (1,000) AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and fifty (50) AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM guidance sections. The following non-MDE items will also be included: AMRAAM control section spares, missile containers, and support equipment; spare parts, consumables, accessories, and repair and return support; weapon system support; classified and unclassified software delivery and support; classified and unclassified publications and technical documentation; studies and surveys; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $3.50 billion. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a partner country that contributes to political stability and economic progress in the Gulf Region. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the military balance in the region. The principal contractor will be RTX Corporation, located in Tucson, AZ. At this time, the U.S. Government is not aware of any offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. The description and dollar value are for the highest estimated quantity and dollar value based on initial requirements. Actual dollar value will be lower depending on final requirements, budget authority, and signed sales agreement(s), if and when concluded. All questions regarding this proposed Foreign Military Sale should be directed to the State Department's Bureau of Political Military-Affairs, Office of Congressional and Public Affairs, pm-cpa@state.gov. SHARE PRINT Related Documents PRESS RELEASE - KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA 25-33 CN.PDF Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Major Arms Sale AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles