Poland has obtained approval from the U.S. Congress to purchase the latest version of the AMRAAM-D missiles for its F-35 fighter aircraft, Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz announced on Thursday.
The notification follows the U.S. State Department’s determination on April 29, 2025, approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Poland of up to 400 AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM missiles, along with 16 AMRAAM guidance sections, one instrumented test vehicle, and a wide range of support equipment, spares, and technical services. The package has an estimated value of $1.33 billion, according to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA).
The AMRAAM-D is the latest version of the missile family, offering extended range, improved guidance, enhanced resistance to jamming, and software-upgradeable architecture. These features make it fully compatible with fifth-generation aircraft such as the F-35, enabling longer-range engagements and cooperative, networked targeting.
Kosiniak-Kamysz said the U.S. approval had been confirmed and that the contract must be finalized by December 10. He emphasized that the deal would strengthen Poland’s air defense capabilities as the country begins to integrate its fleet of F-35A Lightning II jets.
The principal contractor for the missiles is RTX Corporation, based in Tucson, Arizona. According to DSCA, the sale will enhance Poland’s ability to meet current and future threats, improve its contribution to NATO’s air defense posture, and will not alter the basic military balance in the region.