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Did Japan acquire AIM-120D-3 and AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM + guidance sections, propulsion, warheads, training missiles?

Yes — ordered. In 2025, Japan ordered AIM-120D-3 and AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM + guidance sections, propulsion,…, up to 1,200 units from USA (RTX)($3.64B). Status: approved/notified (DSCA Transmittal 25-08). Reported by European Security & Defence. The documented package: up to 1,200 AIM-120D-3 and AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM + guidance sections, propulsion, warheads, training missiles from USA (RTX) $3.64B.

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Year2025
ItemAIM-120D-3 and AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM + guidance sections, propulsion, warheads, training missiles
Quantityup to 1,200
SupplierUSA (RTX)
Value$3.64B
Statusordered
SourceEuropean Security & Defence

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