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U.S. Adds Pakistan to AMRAAM Missile Contract as Program Runs Through 2030

The notice lists no quantities, leaving any deliveries contingent on follow-on steps in the foreign military sales process.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir met with US President Donald Trump at the White House last month.
AIM-120 Air-to-Air Missiles
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Overview

  • A $41.6 million modification to a Raytheon deal lifts the AMRAAM production contract to about $2.51 billion with work scheduled to finish by May 30, 2030.
  • The update covers AIM-120 C8 and D3 variants and newly includes Pakistan, which was not named in the May 7 version of the contract.
  • The U.S. Department of War lists dozens of foreign military sales recipients, with production performed in Tucson, Arizona.
  • Pakistan’s potential allotment is unspecified, and FMS arrangements can require additional approvals or congressional notifications before transfers occur.
  • Analysts highlight that AMRAAMs would integrate with Pakistan’s F-16s and could enhance beyond‑visual‑range capability if delivered, while regional implications and technology security concerns are being debated.