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missileside: natofirst seen 2025-05-01

Australia to field AIM-260 JATM beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile

Australia will become the first foreign operator of the AIM-260 JATM, a next-generation BVR air-to-air missile intended to replace AIM-120 with substantially greater range and improved performance. The post also notes planned integration across multiple RAAF platforms (F/A-18F first, then F-35A and EA-18G), indicating a new allied deployment pathway for an advanced missile capability.

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deployment2026-08-06Australia announces AIM-260 procurement; MQ-28 Ghost Bat cited as potential future carrier
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