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The US has signed a massive $3.5 billion deal for selling the deadly AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles. Scroll down to know why it is dangerous.

US AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles: In a significant development for US military defence sales, the Pentagon has signed a $3.5 billion deal with 19 countries under which AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) will be given to select countries. Notably, the AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile (AMRAAM) is a new generation air-to-air missile which has an all-weather, beyond-visual-range capability. Here are all the details you need to know about advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile and why it’s dangerous.

Which countries are lining up to buy AIM-120 AMRAAM missile?

As per recent media reports, the Pentagon has signed a $3.5 billion deal with 19 countries, including Israel, Ukraine, and Britain, to supply AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles, marking the largest such agreement to date.

Why are AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles so dangerous?

The AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles are seen as one of best missiles in the world as they are faster (with a speed of 1,372 m/s), smaller and lighter, and has improved capabilities against low-altitude targets.

How US State Dept authorised foreign military sales case for Turkiye to buy AMRAAM?

Only a few months back in May, the US State Department has authorised a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case for Turkiye to purchase AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated cost of USD 22 million as per a report by ANI news agency.

In a statement, the US State Department said, “The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Turkiye of AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated cost of USD 225 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.”

According to the statement, the Turkish government had requested to purchase 53 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM); and six AIM- 120C-8 AMRAAM guidance sections.

(With inputs from agencies)