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U.S. Clarifies AMRAAM Contract: No New Missiles for Pakistan

Officials say the Sept. 30 notice reflects routine sustainment under a multi‑country program, not a change in Pakistan’s air capabilities.

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Overview

  • The U.S. Embassy in India said the contract amendment covers sustainment and spare parts only and does not authorize deliveries of new AIM-120 missiles to Pakistan.
  • A Raytheon contract modification worth about USD 41.6–41.7 million raises the broader AMRAAM program to roughly USD 2.5 billion, with work running to May 2030.
  • Pakistan’s inclusion appears alongside many allied recipients in the Foreign Military Sales framework, indicating a multi-nation arrangement rather than a bilateral transfer.
  • U.S. officials stressed that the sustainment support does not upgrade Pakistan’s existing capabilities, directly rebutting media reports that suggested new missile supplies.
  • Pakistan fields AMRAAMs on its F-16s, including an estimated 2007 purchase of about 700 missiles, which is why contract language mentioning Pakistan draws heightened scrutiny.