The AIM-120 has proven so successful, and is so ubiquitous globally, that rival nations such as China and Russia have developed their own BVR missiles.

The AIM-120 first entered service in 1991, and each missile costs approximately $385,000. The radar-homing munition has seen combat multiple times and several “kills” under its belt.

The proposed sale is worth an estimated $3.64 billion. The AMRAAM is an improved version of the AIM-7 Sparrow missile and is capable of striking targets beyond visual range.

Though the AIM-9 is an older system, it's considered to be highly successful. Armed with AIM-120 and AIM-9X missiles, the F-16 could be used for air-to-air combat against other fighter aircraft ...

The White House on Tuesday confirmed that 155mm artillery rounds, Patriot air defense, Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System, Stinger, AIM-7 and Hellfire missiles bound for Ukraine will not be ...

The AIM-7 Sparrow missile was not launched like other missiles. Missiles such as the AIM-9 Sidewinder were carried aloft on launcher rails, igniting their motors, sliding off the rail, and then ...

The last South Korean F-4Es took part in a live firing exercise that saw one Phantom fire an AIM-7M Sparrow Air-to-Air Missile. Between Mar. 11 and 15, 2024, the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF ...