The US Embassy in India on Friday issued a clarification in response to media reports suggesting the sale of advanced air-to-air missiles to Pakistan. The press release states that the referenced contract modification is for “sustainment and spares” only, and emphatically denies that any upgrade to Pakistan’s existing capabilities is involved.

According to the Embassy, on September 30, 2025, the US “Department of War” released a list of standard contract announcements, including a modification to a Foreign Military Sales contract for certain sustainment items. However, contrary to media speculation, the modification does not include delivery of new Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) to Pakistan, nor does it improve Pakistan’s current air combat capacity.

“The sustainment

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