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Media/Public Contact: T_Outreach_PM@state.gov
Transmittal No. 25-72
WASHINGTON, September 16, 2025 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Netherlands of AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $570 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.
The Government of the Netherlands has requested to buy up to two hundred thirty-two (232) AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and up to eight (8) AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM guidance sections. The following non-Major Defense Equipment items will be included: AMRAAM control section spares, Captive Air Training Missiles, and missile containers; spare parts, consumables and accessories, and repair and return support; weapon system support and software; classified software delivery and support; classified and unclassified publications and technical documentation; personnel training and training equipment; transportation support; 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 $570 million.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a NATO Ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in Europe.
The proposed sale will improve the Netherlands capability to meet current and future threats by ensuring it has modern, capable air-to-air munitions. The Netherlands already has AMRAAMs in its inventory and will have no difficulty absorbing these articles 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, VA. At this time, the U.S. Government is not aware of any offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor.
Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to the Netherlands.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.
The description and dollar value are for the highest estimated quantity and dollar value based on initial requirements. Actual dollar value will be lower depending on final requirements, budget authority, and signed sales agreement(s), if and when concluded.
All questions regarding this proposed Foreign Military Sale should be directed to the State Department's Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, Political-Military Affairs Outreach, at T_Outreach_PM@state.gov.