The US State Department approved the potential sales of 186 AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and related equipment for an estimated cost of $592 million. The government of Romania has requested to procure up to one hundred eighty-six (186) AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and four (4) AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM guidance sections, Defense Security Cooperation Agency stated in a press release.
Romania plans to equip its F-16 fighter jets with these lethal missiles. The F-16s are part of the Romanian Air Force and are stationed at the 86th Air Base in Borcea. Romania currently operates two squadrons of F-16s and is expected to acquire F-35 fighter jets in the near future. These air-to-air missiles can be used on both the F-16 and F-35 aircraft.
The principal contractor in this arms deal will be RTX Corporation and this arms deal will strengthen the American defense ties with the Romania, which is an important NATO member, DSCA said.
