By Natali Moss
AIM-120 is the most powerful advanced Amraam rocket that, as a result of modernization, significantly increase the attacking potential of the US Air Force. "AIM-20d3, being the latest variant of the AMraam class rocket with radar guidance developed under Form, Fit, Function Refresh (F3R), is intended for effective counteraction to threats by analogues," the statement said.
Within the F3R program, engineers used system engineering initiatives based on models and other digital technologies to modernize hardware in the missile section, as well as to update outdated AIM-20d3 software. Raytheon reported that contracts, including $ 1. 15 billion in June 2023 and $ 972 million in September 2022, have led to acceleration of production, so the company plans to complete the supply of the missile by August 2025.
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