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Latest AMRAAM Variant Successful In Final Flight Test

Latest AMRAAM Variant Successful In Final Flight Test
An F-16 fires an AIM-120D-3 in the final required flight test for the missile variant, developed under the Form, Fit, Function Refresh, known as F3R. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. John McRell)

RTX [RTX] on Tuesday said the newest variant of its Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) has successfully completed its final flight test, marking the completion of developmental and operational testing. The AIM-120D-3 was fired from an F-16 fighter and included all production hardware and software. The new AMRAAM variant includes upgraded circuit cards in the guidance section and allows for continuous agile software improvements, RTX said. The company also said the AIM-120D-3 will counter peer threats. The development and operational…

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