The U.S. State Department approved a $1.22 billion emergency foreign military sale to the United Arab Emirates. The transaction includes 400 AIM-120C-7/C-8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs). RTX, formerly known as Raytheon, serves as the principal contractor for the missile systems.
Officials fast-tracked the sale under emergency provisions to counter drone and missile attacks from Iran. The agreement allows the UAE Air Force to replenish stockpiles and maintain high-tempo air defense operations. This deal underscores the immediate regional demand for U.S. defense technology as the conflict with Iran continues.