Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has criticized the central government following Pakistan's inclusion in a recent United States notification for the supply of advanced air-to-air missiles. Ramesh highlighted the shift in diplomatic relations, noting that Pakistan was not listed in a similar notification earlier this year but has now been added alongside several other countries. The new contract modification increases the total value for the production of the missiles, which are expected to be deployed on Pakistan's F-16 fighter jets. This development comes amid ongoing scrutiny of regional security dynamics and the government's foreign policy approach.