The US is sending Ukraine air-to-air missiles to go with the new F-16 fighter jets coming this summer from European partners. Ukraine will receive the AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile, known as the AMRAAM, and the AIM-9X missile.
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is expected to enhance Ukraine's air defense capabilities compared to its aging Soviet fighter jets. However, its effectiveness will depend significantly on the weapons it carries, with caution that it may not be a game changer due to the challenging operating environment and Russia's air-defense systems.
The AIM-120 is a powerful beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile with active radar, offering increased interception capability. The exact variants and numbers to be provided to Ukraine are unspecified, but the latest AIM-120D model is reported to exceed 100 miles in range.
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