The US State Department has cleared a potential foreign military sale of Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles–Extended Range (AMRAAM-ER) to Denmark.
Valued at up to $951 million, the proposed package includes 236 AMRAAM-ER missiles and five AIM-120C-8 guidance sections, along with load trainers, missile containers, and associated support equipment. The deal also covers spare parts, consumables, accessories, and comprehensive logistics and program support.
According to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, the RTX-produced missiles and related systems are intended to ensure Denmark fields modern air-to-air weapons for its aircraft as well as surface-to-air munitions for its ground-based air defense forces.
If finalized, the sale would further strengthen Denmark’s interoperability with US and NATO forces.
The approval follows an earlier clearance in December for a separate $3.73 billion package that included an Integrated Battle Command System with Indirect Fire Protection Capability and 200 AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missiles.
The potential acquisition of AMRAAM-ER supports Denmark’s wider defense modernization drive, particularly in air and missile defense, as Copenhagen moves to reinforce deterrence amid elevated security concerns linked to Russia.
Denmark has also signed a €500 million ($579 million) contract with Kongsberg to procure the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS), which can employ both baseline and extended-range AMRAAM variants.
In addition to AMRAAMs, NASAMS is capable of firing AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles. The US approved a potential sale of up to 340 AIM-9X rounds to Denmark in November.
Denmark has further strengthened its air defense posture by procuring additional IRIS-T SLM fire units designed to counter threats ranging from cruise missiles to unmanned aerial systems.
