📰 US to Supply Pakistan with AIM-120 Missiles: Strategic Ripples Ahead 🎯🌍
- MediaFx
- Oct 8
- 1 min read
TL;DR:A new report suggests the United States may supply Pakistan with AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles, reigniting security concerns in India and South Asia. 🇺🇸🇵🇰 These advanced weapons could upgrade Pakistan’s F-16 fleet, shifting regional air-power balance.
What Happened?
Washington is reportedly considering Pakistan’s request for AIM-120C missiles, capable of striking aerial targets over 100 km away.
The deal, if finalized, would enhance the combat capability of Pakistan’s F-16 jets — originally supplied under counter-terror cooperation programs.
The move comes amid renewed US-Pakistan defence engagement, including training and maintenance support agreements. ✈️
Flashback / Context
AIM-120 (Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile) is used by NATO allies and is among the most advanced beyond-visual-range weapons.
India previously protested the use of US-supplied F-16s during the 2019 Balakot confrontation, claiming Pakistan violated end-use conditions.
Washington later justified its support as “maintenance assistance,” not an offensive supply.
Who Gains & Who Loses?
Gains: Pakistan’s Air Force — gains improved interception and deterrence capabilities.
Losses: India’s strategic planners — potential need to recalibrate IAF readiness.
US Position: Balancing act between arms diplomacy and regional stability; critics say it risks reviving Cold-War-style mistrust.
People’s Angle
For citizens across South Asia, this deal rekindles concerns about another arms race draining public resources. 💰 While youth on both sides dream of tech, jobs, and peace, governments still pour billions into military upgrades.
MediaFx Take
Every new missile deal is sold as “security,” but it often breeds insecurity. 🔥 Real regional strength lies not in firepower, but in dialogue, trust, and investment in people — not war machines.
