Norway first trialed AMRAAMs on its F-35s in 2019. Photo: Norwegian defense ministry
The Norwegian defense ministry has concluded a contract worth five billion Norwegian Krone (approx. $502M) for the purchase of Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) for its fleet of F-35 fighters.
AIM-120D3 (AMRAAM-D) is an upgraded version of the missiles that have previously been used by both the Norwegian F-16 fighters and the NASAMS air defense system.
With a more powerful engine, better control systems and data link, the missile will give Norwegian combat aircraft a better ability to combat the breadth of modern air threats.
According to the defense ministry, the missiles will be delivered by 2028 as part of the program to procure a total of 52 Joint Strike Fighters.