The US State Department has cleared the potential sale of AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to Singapore.
Valued at $133 million, the potential foreign military sale covers 54 AMRAAM missiles, two guidance sections, control section spares, and missile containers.
It also includes weapon system support, training support, and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services.
According to the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), the sale will help Singapore maintain its operational readiness amid increasing threats in the Indo-Pacific.
It will also increase the country’s effectiveness in both training and combat operations.
RTX will serve as the principal contractor should Singapore proceed with the order.
‘Air Dominance Weapon’
The AMRAAM is a new generation weapon capable of hitting beyond-visual-range targets at a reported range of 160 kilometers (99 miles).
It is described as one of the most sophisticated air dominance weapons, registering multiple air-to-air combat victories, according to RTX.
The missile utilizes a combination of inertial guidance and an on-board active radar to reach its intended target and perform an intercept.
It has been integrated into various combat aircraft, including F-15 Strike Eagles, F-16 Fighting Falcons, and F/A-18 Super Hornets.
The DSCA said allowing Singapore to procure the AMRAAM will enable the US to improve the security of a strategic partner, which is considered an “important force” for stability in Asia.