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Australia to become first non-U.S. operator of Lockheed Martin’s AIM-260 air-to-air missile

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Australia has confirmed procurement of Lockheed Martin’s AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile, making the Royal Australian Air Force the first operator outside the United States. The long-range weapon will initially be integrated with Australia’s F/A-18F Super Hornet fleet.

Discovered 2026-08-05T21:31:05.695500-07:00 | 2026-08-05T21:31:05.695500-07:00

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  • Australia’s procurement establishes the first non-U.S. operator for the AIM-260, extending the weapon’s international footprint and signaling its role in allied air-combat capabilities.
  • Initial deployment on the RAAF’s F/A-18F Super Hornets gives the fleet a new long-range air-to-air weapon and creates an integration milestone for Australia’s fighter force.

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