The Pentagon has announced a contract awarded to Raytheon to upgrade the advanced medium-range air-to-air missile (AMRAAM) system for the US Air Force.

AMRAAM is an lightweight missile system that provides multishot capabilities and beyond visual range (BVR) engagements.

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AMRAAM’s operational capabilities include quick flyout, robust immunity to countermeasures, and improved capability for attacking low-altitude targets, low visual signature.

The air force has currently obligated $2m for the upgrade programme to be handled by Eglin Air Force Base.

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