Pakistan–United States military relations

For a general overview of bilateral relations between the two countries, see Pakistan–United States relations.

Pakistan and the United States have had military relations since they established diplomatic relations in 1947. The militaries of the two countries have had historically close ties, and Pakistan was once described as "America's most allied ally in Asia" by Dwight D. Eisenhower, reflecting shared interests in security and stability across South Asia, Central Asia, and parts of Eastern Europe.

Initially, Pakistan cooperated closely on security matters with the United States during the Cold War. However, the relationship deteriorated in the 2010s due to U.S. concerns over Pakistan's alleged support for militant groups in Afghanistan, culminating in the suspension of all U.S. military aid to Pakistan. In response, Pakistan has increasingly turned to military cooperation with China. This partnership deepened following the United States withdrawal from Afghanistan. Pakistan has "increasingly sourced from China, especially the higher-end combat strike and power projection capabilities; and Pakistan continues to retire older U.S. and European origin platforms."

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