October 8, 1997 (by Lieven Dewitte) -
The Government of Greece has requested a possible sale of 90 AIM-120Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), missile containers, and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated cost is $42 million. These additional missile systems will augment Greece's previous procurement of 150 AMRAAMs as well as enhance aircraft air-to-air capabilities. The principal contractors will be Hughes Aircraft International Services Co., Tucson, Ariz. and Raytheon Co., Bedford, Mass.