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theoderich hat geschrieben: ↑Fr 10. Dez 2021, 17:11The Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II is Finland’s next multi-role fighter

The Government of Finland has requested to buy up to four hundred five (405) AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM); and eight (8) AIM-120D-3 guidance sections, with precise positioning provided by either the Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module or M-Code. The following non-MDE items will be included: AMRAAM control sections, containers, and support equipment; Common Munitions Built-in Test (BIT)/Reprogramming Equipment (CMBRE); ADU-891 adaptor group test sets; munitions support and support equipment; spare parts, consumables and accessories, and repair and return support; weapons software and support equipment; classified software delivery and support; classified publications and technical documentation; personnel training and training equipment; transportation support; site 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 $1.07 billion.

Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Finnish Defence Forces to procure AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) from the United States.

The missiles will be compatible with F-35A multi-role combat aircraft. They will supplement the weaponry of the future F-35 fleet, the D-3 being the latest and most advanced variant of AMRAAM. In September 2025, the United States Congress approved a Foreign Military Sale to Finland of AMRAAM manufactured by Raytheon. The first missile deliveries will support the deployment of the F-35 fleet.

Currently, AMRAAM used by the F/A-18 Hornet fleet constitute a central element of the Finnish Air Force’s medium-range air-to-air weaponry. The Finnish Army also uses them in its Surface-to-Air Missile 12 (ITO12) Norwegian Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS). The D-3 variant to be purchased will only be used by the F-35 fleet.