The War ZoneThomas Newdick

Evidence suggests Ukraine is fielding AIM-120C-8 (F-16/NASAMS) beyond baseline AIM-120 variants

Wreckage imagery reported from the battlefield indicates Ukraine is employing AIM-120C-8 air-to-air missiles. The material is described as being deployable from both F-16 platforms and NASAMS launchers, implying expanded employment options and integration pathways for near-top-tier AIM-120C-8 stores.

2026-04-27T10:49:22.912760-07:00