New Delhi: The US Embassy and Consulates in India issued a clarifying statement Friday, asserting that a recent amendment to an American Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract involving Pakistan does not include deliveries of new Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs). Instead, the modification is limited to sustainment and spare parts support.

In its statement, the US has underscored that “contrary to false media reports, no part of this referenced contract modification is for deliveries of new AMRAAMs to Pakistan.” It added that the sustainment package “does not include an upgrade to any of Pakistan’s current capabilities.”

“The Administration would like to emphasise that, contrary to false media reports, no part of this referenced contract modification is for deliveries of

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