The AIM-120[a] Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) (/ æmræm / AM-ram) is an American beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile capable of all-weather day-and-night operations.

The AMRAAM missile packs unprecedented performance into a lightweight, cost-effective package. It uses a combination of inertial guidance, midcourse updates, and an on-board active radar to find the …

The AMRAAM program improves the aerial combat capabilities of U.S. and allied aircraft to meet current and future threat of enemy air-to-air weapons. AMRAAM is compatible with the Air Force F-15, F-16, …

Sep 12, 2024 · An F-35A Lightning II launches an AIM-120 advanced medium range air-to-air missile (AMRAAM) over a military test range off the California coast. (Image credit: Paul …

Jul 1, 2025 · The AMRAAM was designed to replace the venerable AIM-7 Sparrow, and the comparison highlights AMRAAM’s revolutionary leap forward. The Sparrow was a semi-active radar-homing …

Aug 3, 2025 · The Pentagon has signed a record $3.5 billion contract with Raytheon to procure AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), telemetry systems, spare parts and service.

May 14, 2025 · The AIM-120 AMRAAM (Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile) is a radar-guided, beyond-visual-range missile that has defined modern aerial warfare since its introduction in the 1990s.

The Air Intercept Missile (AIM)-120 AMRAAM is follow-on to the AIM-7 Sparrow missile series. The missile can be launched in all weather, day or night. It is faster, smaller and lighter than AIM-7...

The Air Force, Navy, and several foreign militaries employ various versions of the AIM-120 AMRAAM to conduct air-to-air combat missions. All U.S. fighter aircraft use the AMRAAM as their primary beyond …

5 days ago · The AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) was developed by Raytheon Technologies, one of the leading U.S. defense contractors, known for its expertise in …