Printed in "Weekly" magazine, "The Hindu" reported on October 9, the U.S. Department of War (formerly the Department of Defense) approved the sale of advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles (AMRAAM) to Pakistan, causing great concern in India. The U.S. Department of War recently authorized a contract amendment worth $41.7 million to Raytheon Company, allowing it to continue producing the C-8 and D-3 variants of the AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile. The list of countries for export includes over thirty countries such as the United Kingdom and Pakistan. Analysts point out that the exact number of missiles sold to Pakistan by the U.S. is still unclear, but this marks the beginning of a new round of military cooperation between the two countries, which is of significant importance (note: the Pakistani Air Force used AMRAAM during the 2019 India-Pakistan conflict). AMRAAM combines multiple technologies including inertial guidance, mid-course data link updates, and onboard active radar, enabling precise targeting and interception, and is hailed as one of the most advanced and thoroughly tested air superiority weapons in the world. In addition, compared to the C-5 variant currently equipped by the Pakistani Air Force, the C-8 and D-3 variants offer more persistent and superior electronic protection capabilities, further enhancing the operational capabilities of the Pakistani Air Force. It is worth noting that the U.S. sale of missiles to Pakistan has triggered a strong reaction in India. The Congress Party called the arms sale a "serious question" about India's foreign policy, further weakening the diplomatic influence of the Modi government.
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