US General Asks India for Military Assistance in Afghanistan

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NEW DELHI — The commander in charge of US forces in Afghanistan has asked India to step up military aid in the Asian country. Gen. John Nicholson's call to action comes as Western sanctions against Russia is leading to a paucity of spares for Russian-made weaponry used by Afghan forces.

Speaking to journalists Wednesday after meeting with India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Defence Secretary G.Mohan Kumar, the US Army officer said: "Due to sanctions on Russia, it's difficult to acquire supplies of spare parts for Russian military platforms, because much of the money is given to Afghanistan by donors who have sanctions against Russia in place."

Nitin Mehta, a defense analyst in India, commented on the US approach: "The call for stepping up military aid to Afghanistan is not a changed response of Washington in diplomatic terms, but only in military terms, arising from the sanctions by the Western world on Russia, thereby [pulling] the plug on supply of military spares."

India has transferred four Russian-made Mi-25 attack helicopters to the Afghan Air Force, marking the first transfer of lethal military equipment to Afghanistan.

"The Afghans have asked for more of these helicopters. There is an immediate need for more. When these aircraft come in, they immediately get into the fight," Nicholson said. "We are building the Afghan Air Force as a critical component of security. That is built on several airframes. Some are older Russian models, integrating newer ones. We need more aircraft, and we are looking at how we can meet that need."

While no official would provide concrete details of Wednesday's meeting, a source in India's Ministry of External Affairs said that Indo-US cooperation in "helping" Afghanistan was discussed.

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[shhh]

NEW DELHI — The commander in charge of US forces in Afghanistan has asked India to step up military aid in the Asian country. Gen. John Nicholson's call to action comes as Western sanctions against Russia is leading to a paucity of spares for Russian-made weaponry used by Afghan forces.

Speaking to journalists Wednesday after meeting with India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Defence Secretary G.Mohan Kumar, the US Army officer said: "Due to sanctions on Russia, it's difficult to acquire supplies of spare parts for Russian military platforms, because much of the money is given to Afghanistan by donors who have sanctions against Russia in place."

Nitin Mehta, a defense analyst in India, commented on the US approach: "The call for stepping up military aid to Afghanistan is not a changed response of Washington in diplomatic terms, but only in military terms, arising from the sanctions by the Western world on Russia, thereby [pulling] the plug on supply of military spares."

India has transferred four Russian-made Mi-25 attack helicopters to the Afghan Air Force, marking the first transfer of lethal military equipment to Afghanistan.

"The Afghans have asked for more of these helicopters. There is an immediate need for more. When these aircraft come in, they immediately get into the fight," Nicholson said. "We are building the Afghan Air Force as a critical component of security. That is built on several airframes. Some are older Russian models, integrating newer ones. We need more aircraft, and we are looking at how we can meet that need."

While no official would provide concrete details of Wednesday's meeting, a source in India's Ministry of External Affairs said that Indo-US cooperation in "helping" Afghanistan was discussed.

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Orders, they order it to do that.

 

[foxbat]

Orders, they order it to do that.

speaking from experience?

 

[shhh]

speaking from experience?

Yes and you should see what did to them in Afghanistan

 

[That Guy]

They were buying Russian supplies for Afghanistan, but with recent tensions, they need an alternative suppliers; They sure as hell aren't gonna ask China, and Afghanistan's government can't asking Pakistan due to domestic politics. India is really the only choice the US has.

On the other hand, this is only going to make matters worse. Obama's administration has proven it doesn't know how to handle conflicts and wars.

 

[Neutron]

US general should demand military assistance from india in term of presence of Indian soldiers on Afghan soil. I think by sending indian troops in Afghanistan india can help US in more effective manner. Moreover it will be the good opportunity for us to master our hunting skills .....

 

[Mav3rick]

Why doesn't the US supply cobras and apaches to ANAF if it so desperately needs airborne hunting machines?

 

[pakistani342]

They were buying Russian supplies for Afghanistan, but with recent tensions, they need an alternative suppliers; They sure as hell aren't gonna ask China, and Afghanistan's government can't asking Pakistan due to domestic politics. India is really the only choice the US has.

On the other hand, this is only going to make matters worse. Obama's administration has proven it doesn't know how to handle conflicts and wars.

yes and I think the situation in Afghanistan has becoming increasingly fragile. The political divisions, intransigent Taliban, failing economy are far from encouraging signs. Many may have predicted it -- but seeing it is an altogether different matter.

Ghani is a good man and his team is possibly the Afghanistan can hope for -- but the deck is really stacked against them.

 

[Sankpal]

US general should demand military assistance from india in term of presence of Indian soldiers on Afghan soil. I think by sending indian troops in Afghanistan india can help US in more effective manner. Moreover it will be the good opportunity for us to master our hunting skills .....

Means, You are accepting that Pakistan Spreading terrorism across the International Borders abd involved in terror activies
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Am i correct, Sir?

 

[foxbat]

Yes and you should see what did to them in Afghanistan

Shouldnt you be more worried about what got done to you in Pakistan

Means, You are accepting that Pakistan Spreading terrorism across the International Borders abd involved in terror activies
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Am i correct, Sir?

They have realized that no body is fooled by their "implausible" deniability any more ... Pakistan is following the same trajectory as Iraq from 1970's

 

[shhh]

Shouldnt you be more worried about what got done to you in Pakistan

Nah, not worried, we have caught a monkey which appears to be more like a swine, but anyway and we are catching more, eventually making a complete zoo.
You should read about what we did on 3rd August earlier this month .

BTW how are celebrations going in Indian occupied Kashmir

 

[shhh]

http://i.imgur.com/EYd2dlv.gif

Not sure what you are trying to say, Happy Pakistan Independence day!

 

[COLDHEARTED AVIATOR]

Supplies is fine but no boots on the ground.

 

[Tipu7]

We Pakistanis & Afghans demand Indian troops on ground in Afghanistan.
Let the party rock .....
We will dig Indian grave along with graves of Soviet Union & United States.
After all Afghanistan is graveyard of super powers and India is also a "super power" now

 

[A-Team]

We Pakistanis & Afghans demand Indian troops on ground in Afghanistan.
Let the party rock .....
We will dig Indian grave along with graves of Soviet Union & United States.
After all Afghanistan is graveyard of super powers and India is also a "super power" now

Demanding on behalf of Afghans

They were buying Russian supplies for Afghanistan, but with recent tensions, they need an alternative suppliers; They sure as hell aren't gonna ask China, and Afghanistan's government can't asking Pakistan due to domestic politics. India is really the only choice the US has.

On the other hand, this is only going to make matters worse. Obama's administration has proven it doesn't know how to handle conflicts and wars.

The matter is already worse, GHQ hasn't responded to serious overtures from Ghani, these proxies will be defeated on the battlefield as they are right now.

For the love of God, Talis are openly gathering and selecting their leadership, do you want the address of the madrassa in Quetta? This is the kind of response AF gets for serious and genuine overtures and killing most of the TTP thugs in AF.

Shouldnt you be more worried about what got done to you in Pakistan


They have realized that no body is fooled by their "implausible" deniability any more ... Pakistan is following the same trajectory as Iraq from 1970's

India must start projecting power overtly, if it is to exercise as a global and regional power. A good overt project would be to give Afghanistan most of your Mi-35s, legacy tanks and artillery. We desperately needs these right now, it is also in your interest to help us defeats these thugs in Afghanistan otherwise you will be fighting them in India.

Peace through strength only in our part of the region.