AMRAAM
Abstract
The Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) is a joint Air Force/Navy, Acquisition Category 1D program with Air Force as lead service. AMRAAM is the premier all-weather, all-environment, radar guided missile with improved capabilities against very low and high-altitude targets in an electronic attack environment. The current AMRAAM variant, the AIM-120D, delivers improved performance via Global Positioning System (GPS) aided navigation; two way datalink capability for enhanced aircrew survivability and improved network compatibility; and incorporates new guidance software that improves kinematic performance and weapon effectiveness. This Air Force/Navy program is structured in response to the Joint Service Operational Requirement Document and Mission Element Need Statement to develop an air superiority air-to-air missile with significant improvements in operational utility and combat effectiveness. The development program enhances AMRAAM capability and operational flexibility against current and projected threats, incorporates high payoff technology development, performs risk reduction activities, and investigates new variants and/or alternate missions that may use AMRAAM attributes. To maximize effectiveness of existing inventory and address findings from the field, the Navy and Air Force also develop, test, and field improvements via software upgrades into fielded missiles, and/or hardware upgrades inserted into the production line. This program supports the integration of the Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) into Navy aircraft with analysis of Navy unique applications, aircraft missile integration tasks, product improvement efforts including missile software upgrade development and procurement of hardware to support Navy test and evaluation tasks. Funding in FY 2025 through FY 2029 supports System Improvement Program (SIP) and Navy unique Test & Evaluation (T&E) for software fielding. This program is funded under OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT because it includes development efforts to upgrade systems that have been fielded or have received approval for full rate production and anticipate funding in the current or subsequent fiscal year.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 0207163N_7_1319_PB_2025
- Change Summary Explanation
- Financial: The FY 2025 funding request was adjusted by $0.157M for minor adjustments. Technical: Not Applicable Schedule: SIP-4 completion shifted from 3Q FY 2025 to 1Q FY 2026 due to software complexity and delays in test hardware delivery. The SIP-4 slip does not impact program funding. SIP is a continuous software development program with SIP-4 as the baseline software for the AIM-120D-3, upon which follow-on SIPs will be built. The shift is reflected in SIP-5 and beyond as the start of SIP-5 is tied to SIP-4 entering integrated test. SIP-3F fielding shifted from 3Q FY 2023 to 2Q FY 2024 due to fielding certification delays. The delay has no financial impact.
- Service Agency Name
- Navy
Entities
Organizations
- United States Navy
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