Pakistan Betrays China Again: Ditches Chinese Junk Weapons, Shifts to Massive U.S. Arms Purchases

Pakistan Betrays China Again: Ditches Chinese Junk Weapons, Shifts to Massive U.S. Arms Purchases

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In October 2025, a Pentagon contract amendment, added “Pakistan” to the list of potential recipient countries for the AIM-120C-8/D-3 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile. Media headlines were filled with shock and speculation: “Has Pakistan turned to the U.S.?” and “Is the China-Pakistan friendship cracking?” India’s Ministry of External Affairs was one of the first to issue a strong protest to Washington, calling it a blatant act that undermines regional stability.

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