US Support for Pakistan’s AIM-120 AMRAAM Stocks
The U.S. government has recently confirmed that it will provide sustainment assistance for Pakistan’s existing inventory of AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) as part of its Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program.
Key Procurement Details
- In 2007, Pakistan acquired a total of 500 AIM-120C-5 variant AMRAAMs.
- On September 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) identified Pakistan among 35 nations slated to receive ancillary support related to this missile system.
- A modification to a prior production agreement with Raytheon, valued at $41.6 million for “Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles variants and the production and sustainment thereof,” was disclosed by the DoD.
Clarifications on Contract Modifications
- Initially, the modification was noted to pertain to the AMRAAM C-8 and D-3 variants. This description was later rectified on October 9, indicating a focus on sustainment rather than new deliveries.
- On October 10, the U.S. Embassy in India provided further clarification, stating that the contract amendments pertain solely to “sustainment and spares” for various countries, including Pakistan. It clearly communicated that there would be no new AMRAAM deliveries to Pakistan under this agreement.
- The embassy emphasized that the sustainment efforts “do not include an upgrade to any of Pakistan’s current capabilities.”
Contract Execution and Timeline
- According to the DoD, implementation of the modified contract will take place in Tucson, Arizona, and is projected to conclude by May 2030.
- The original 2023 contract (designated FA8675-23-C-0037) was awarded to Raytheon and valued at $1.15 billion, covering production for 18 nations across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and East Asia, including Singapore. Through various modifications, the total cumulative face value of this contract has escalated to approximately $2.51 billion.
This support initiative is significant both for the enhancement of Pakistan’s air defense capabilities and for the broader context of U.S. defense cooperation in the region.
