US Clarifies No New AIM-120 Missiles Being Sold to Pakistan Despite Contract Amendment Reports

Oct 10, 2025 04:16 pm CST

The United States has officially denied reports of a new AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles sale to Pakistan, clarifying that the recent $41 million contract modification only covers sustainment and spare parts for existing systems. This clarification comes after widespread media speculation following a Department of War announcement about amendments to an existing Foreign Military Sales contract involving multiple countries.