Obama mission: Billions to Pakistan, billions from India

[rubyjackass]

It was, however, the mention of a $2 billion security assistance package that caught analysts' attention. 30 Bell 412 utility helicopters were confirmed as part of the $2 billion security assistance package.

Defense officials at the U.S. embassy have discounted the possibility of acquiring AH-1Z Vipers to replace Pakistan's well-worn AH-1F Cobras until the initial order for the U.S. Marine Corps is fulfilled in 2015. The U.S. State Department's "Pakistan Assistance Strategy Report," published last December, raised the possibility of some Vipers being diverted to Pakistan.

Ali confirmed a recent order for 30 Bell 412 utility helicopters. The deal is in addition to and separate from the security package currently under negotiation.

Some doubt that the Bell 412 is suitable for Pakistani operations, which often take place at high altitudes and in warm climates.

How many helis are they gonna buy with 2bil. Especially after the 30 Bells on order in a different package. We should be expecting some serious weapon systems purchase in the next five years, may be even earlier when Obama visits Pak next year.
2bil is too much for the equipment mentioned. What does Pak need now in terms of conventional warfare systems? Missiles? Planes? I am guessing definitely some aircraft.

 

[Tshering22]

I still feel that we must tone down our warming of hearts with US and engage more with other countries in Europe and east Asia. We're doing this too fast and too early. At least wait for Obama to leave White House in the coming elections and then see what the new president has in store for all countries and if favourable, re-engage in warming of ties.

GOI is just falling flat over the charms of a failed-at-home president who's neither able to solve US internal problems nor is able to solve its external ones. Stupid Congressiyas and their slave mentality....

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Miss the assertive strategic approach of NDA...