The United States has included Pakistan among the buyers of its Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) following a modification in defense contractor Raytheon’s existing agreement with the US Air Force, it emerged on Tuesday
The missiles, which are deployed on F-16 fighter jets operated by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), are part of an updated $41.6 million contract modification awarded to Raytheon for the production of the enhanced C8 and D3 AMRAAM variants.
According to a September 30 press release from the US Department of Defense, the latest modification raises the total contract value from $2.47 billion to $2.5 billion. The contract also includes foreign military sales to over 30 countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Japan, and now Pakistan.
Production will take place in Tucson, Arizona, with completion expected by May 30, 2030.
Pakistan had previously acquired 700 AMRAAM missiles in 2007, marking the largest international purchase of the weapon at the time.
The AMRAAM C8 and D3 variants represent some of the most advanced air-to-air missile systems currently in use. Featuring active radar guidance, extended range, and “fire and forget” capability, the missiles allow pilots to engage multiple targets with high precision.
