U.S. provides new helicopters to Pakistan’s Army
205 viewsBy jazbablog - Fri Apr 30, 9:18 pm
The United States government announced Friday that it will provide two Bell 412 EP helicopters to assist the Pakistan military in its counterinsurgency efforts.
According to the US Embassy Spokesman, U.S. will purchase the two enhanced-performance utility transport helicopters, valued at $24 million, to support Pakistan’s counterinsurgency operations. The U.S. will also provide $20 million in associated spare parts, special tools and other equipment to support the aircraft.
During the last three years, U.S. civilian and security assistance to Pakistan has totaled more than $4 billion. Assistance has included support for medical aid, school refurbishment, bridge and well reconstruction, food distribution, agricultural and education projects.
Specific security assistance includes 14 F-16 fighter aircraft, 10 Mi-17 helicopters, more than 450 vehicles for Pakistan’s Frontier Corps, hundreds of night vision goggles, day/night scopes, radios, and thousands of protective vests and first-aid items for Pakistan’s security forces. The U.S. also provided training for more than 370 Pakistani military officers in a wide range of leadership and development programs covering topics such as counterterrorism, intelligence, logistics, medical, flight safety, and military law.
