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RCAF test-fires Raytheon extended-range AMRAAM from F/A-18A during Hornet upgrade trials

As part of efforts to extend service life of its F/A-18A Hornets, the Royal Canadian Air Force test-fired Raytheon's extended-range AMRAAM during upgrade trials at Tyndall AFB, Florida, employing crews and aircraft from 425 Tactical Fighter Squadron to evaluate weapon fit and performance.

Discovered 2026-03-25T11:14:42.510600-07:00 | 2026-03-25T11:14:42.510600-07:00

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  • The RCAF conducted a live firing of Raytheon’s extended-range AMRAAM from an F/A-18A during upgrade trials at Tyndall AFB with 425 Tactical Fighter Squadron, showing active validation of enhanced air-to-air capability.

  • The test is part of a broader Canadian Hornet sustainment pathway and follows decisions to refresh/augment the fleet, including an interim purchase of used F/A-18 Hornets from Australia.

  • Using an extended-range AMRAAM underscores continued reliance on the AMRAAM family for legacy fighter upgrades and echoes other NATO Hornet life-extension choices (see recent Spanish EF-18 extension discussion) (source:26c63db5-d33a-4c1c-b0d9-d2844ac03db1).

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