ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - The United States delivered eight attack helicopters to Pakistan on Friday, bolstering the key US allyÂ’s ability to combat Taleban and Al Qaeda militants suspected of attacking neighboring Afghanistan from PakistanÂ’s border areas.
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The Pakistani army took possession of the Cobra AH1-F helicopters in a ceremony at Qasim air base, near the capital, Islamabad, the US Embassy said. It said they were part of a US$50 million deal for a total of 20 refurbished helicopters.
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The refurbished helicopters, which are specially equipped for night time operations, are “important weapons in our common fight,” US Ambassador Ryan Crocker said at the hand over ceremony, according to an embassy statement. Pakistan already has 19 Cobras. |