Europe's Meteor Missiles Pack The Tech (And Power) To Back Up The Name

The Meteor Missile was developed to address one particular shortcoming in its main competitor, the AIM-120 AMRAAM missile.
The Aviationist

F-22 Fires Longest Known AIM-120 AMRAAM Shot in History

Recently disclosed tests with the F-22 set a new record for the AIM-120 AMRAAM in 2024, part of the form, fit, function refresh (F3R) development effort. The AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air ...
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AIM-120 missile demand is surging. The Pentagon just signed a $3.5 billion deal to keep up.

The Pentagon just inked a record $3.5 billion deal with RTX for AIM-120 air-to-air missiles. It's a massive order that underscores how global conflicts are stressing stockpiles and dramatically ...
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Europe’s Meteor vs. America’s AMRAAM: Which Is the Better Missile?

Though the two air-to-air missiles are broadly similar, one has a decisive advantage in aerial kills, thanks to its far larger “no-escape zone.” ...
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Raytheon’s F3R hardware upgrade enables longest recorded AMRAAM engagement from US Air Force F-22 fighter

Raytheon has undertaken work to boost the capability of the AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM), resulting in the longest known AMRAAM shot from a fifth-generation fighter. The ...
The Aviationist

Poland Signs $500 Million Contract for AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM Missiles

Following a Foreign Military Sale approval for 400 AIM-120D-3 missiles in April, Poland has now signed a contract for the weapons that will arm its F-35s. Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister ...
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AIM-120 missile demand is surging. The Pentagon just signed a $3.5 billion deal to keep up.

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