Republic of Korea - AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles

June 10, 2026

The U.S. Department of State has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Republic of Korea for its purchase of AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles. The estimated total cost is $292 million.

The Republic of Korea has requested to buy seventy (70) AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs); and two (2) AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM guidance sections. The following non-major defense equipment items will also be included: AMRAAM containers, control sections, and support equipment; spare parts, consumables and accessories, and repair and return support; weapons system support; classified and unclassified publications, classified and unclassified software; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support.

The proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by improving the security of a major ally that is an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Indo-Pacific region.

The proposed sale will improve the Republic of Korea’s capability to meet current and future threats by expanding its air defense capability, deterring aggression in the region, and ensuring interoperability with U.S. Forces. The Republic of Korea will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces.

The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.

The principal contractor will be RTX Corporation, located in Arlington, Virginia.

There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.

Source : US Department of State