The United States Embassy on Friday firmly denied any plan to deliver new air-to-air missiles to Pakistan. It clarified that the recent contract involving Pakistan only covers maintenance and spare parts.

The clarification followed reports suggesting Washington was preparing to supply Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) to Islamabad. The reports claimed Pakistan figured among 35 nations listed in a new US defense contract for missile sales.

Soon after, confusion grew as several outlets linked the listing to an arms deal involving the AIM-120 AMRAAMs. Many interpreted the notice as a sign of renewed military cooperation between the US and Pakistan.

However, the embassy quickly set the record straight. It said the contract mentioned was not a new sale but an amendment to an old Foreign Military Sales (FMS) agreement. The update, according to the embassy, only ensures continued support and spare parts for existing systems.

“On September 30, 2025, the Department of War released a list of standard contract announcements,” the embassy said. “That list referred to an amendment to an existing Foreign Military Sales contract for sustainment and spares for several countries, including Pakistan. No part of this modification delivers new AMRAAMs to Pakistan. The sustainment does not upgrade any of Pakistan’s current capabilities.”

This statement came amid growing speculation about shifting ties between Washington and Islamabad. In recent months, both sides have engaged more frequently, signaling a thaw after years of strained relations.

Still, the US made clear that no new weapon systems were part of this engagement. The embassy’s message sought to dispel any impression of a fresh missile transfer.

Meanwhile, the Department of War document, showed that the contract had gone to Raytheon Company, based in Tucson, Arizona. The deal covered AMRAAM variants C8 and D3 and carried a total value of $2.51 billion.

The document listed multiple buyers, including allies like the United Kingdom, Japan, and Australia, along with several NATO members. It also named countries such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Pakistan among others.

Importantly, the contract only outlined long-term work related to missile sustainment. It scheduled completion by May 30, 2030.

By clarifying the issue, the US aimed to prevent diplomatic misunderstanding. In recent weeks, Pakistan’s defense cooperation with the US has drawn attention as both nations explore limited security engagement.

At the same time, Washington continues to balance its South Asia strategy, maintaining strong defense ties with India while keeping cautious channels open with Pakistan.

Therefore, the embassy’s statement not only denied reports of a new missile delivery but also reaffirmed Washington’s position. The US continues to support transparency in arms sales and restricts any new offensive capability transfers to Pakistan.

In short, the contract involves routine maintenance, not new missiles. The clarification underscored that Pakistan’s existing capabilities remain unchanged, and Washington’s defense priorities in the region remain consistent.