US Arms Pakistan With Advanced F 16 Air Missiles

US Arms Pakistan With Advanced F 16 Air Missiles

Last Updated Oct - 08 - 2025, 11:27 AM | Source : Fela News

The US has confirmed a significant defense deal with Pakistan supplying AIM 120 AMRAAM missiles compatible with F 16s.

In a notable development in international defense relations, the United States has confirmed a defense deal with Pakistan, under which Islamabad will get AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM). These missiles is compatible with Pakistan's fleet of F-16 fighter jets, making their operational capabilities stronger.

The U.S. Department of War announced the agreement, marking a significant arms transfer. The AIM-120 missiles was reportedly used by Pakistan in response to the Balakot airstrikes, showing their operational importance. This delivery is expected to boost Pakistan’s air defense capabilities and also reflects ongoing defense cooperation between the two nations.

The AIM-120 AMRAAM is a modern air-to-air missile made for beyond-visual-range fights, offering better accuracy and reliability than older missile systems. Its integration into Pakistan's F-16 fleet mean a big upgrade in their aerial combat powers.

This move is part of a broader U.S. arms contract, which include several other nations and aims to standardize missile systems among allied forces. The contract, valued over 2.5 billion dollars, involve the production and delivery of the AIM-120C8 and D3 variants by Raytheon, the missile's manufacturer. Deliveries are expected to complete by May 2030.

The inclusion of Pakistan in this deal shows the strategic importance of the country in the region and the U.S.'s commitment to strengthen defense ties. However, it also raises question about the impact on regional security, specially regarding neighboring India.

While the deal improves Pakistan's defense capabilities, it also stress the need for continued dialogue and confidence-building in the region to prevent any possible escalation of tensions.

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