DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 16 (UPI) -- Kuwait, Morocco and Jordan have been approved to purchase AIM-120C-7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles from Raytheon for air defense operations.
U.S. company Raytheon announced Kuwait, Morocco and Jordan have received Letters of Offer and Acceptance from the U.S. government, which approves the country's orders for the company's AIM-120C-7 AMRAAM missile technology.
The Foreign Military Sales contract is for an undisclosed quantity of missiles from Raytheon. Officials say the AMRAAM will support ongoing defense operations in air-to-air scenarios among other requirements.
"The AIM-120C-7 provides unparalleled air combat and air defense capabilities," Col. Michael Andersen, commander of the U.S. Air Force's 328th Armament Systems Group, said in a statement.
"By equipping our allies with the AIM-120C-7 through the Foreign Military Sales program, the U.S. government strengthens regional security and promotes coalition interoperability."
