New Delhi, Oct. 10 -- The United States clarified today that reports suggesting Pakistan would receive new Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) under a recently amended contract were incorrect.
The US Embassy explained that the contract modification pertains only to sustainment and spare parts support, and does not involve any new weapons deliveries.
In a statement, the Department confirmed that the Department of War's announcement on September 30 referred to "an amendment to an existing Foreign Military Sales contract for sustainment and spares for several countries, including Pakistan."It emphasized that "contrary to false media reports, no part of this referenced contract modification is for deliveries of new AMRAAMs to ...