BLUF
The AIM-120D-3 is a supersonic missile used on the F/A-18F Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler and F-35A Lightning II aircraft. The AIM-120C-8 variant is launched using the Army’s National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS).Learning Outcomes
- Broaden knowledge of Australia’s investment in advanced medium-range missiles to strengthen the ADF’s air defence and aerial strike capability.
- Learn about AIM-120D-3 and AIM-120C-8 missiles, and how they will enhance the ADF’s strike capability, as part of the 2024 National Defence Strategy.
