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AH-1Z Viper, 1000 Hellfire II Missiles approved for sale to Pakistan.

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1 billion would buy more than 50 z 10s. I dont understand pakistans fascination with US equipment

US Equipment is battle tested and Hi-tech thats the reason
 
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US poised to sell nearly USD1 billion of attack helos, weapons to Pakistan
Marina Malenic, Washington, DC - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
07 April 2015


The US Department of State has approved a request from Pakistan for USD952 million worth of attack helicopters and weapons for use in Islamabad's ongoing counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced on 6 April.

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Pakistan has been approved to purchase 15 Bell AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters and weapons. (IHS Jane's/Patrick Allen)

Specifically, Pakistan has requested 15 Bell AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters, including engines and spares, as well as 1000 AGM-114 Hellfire II Missiles and their targeting and communications systems.

"This proposed sale will provide Pakistan with a precision strike, enhanced survivability aircraft that it can operate at high-altitudes," the DSCA said in a statement. "By acquiring this capability, Pakistan will enhance its ability to conduct operations in North Waziristan Agency (NWA), the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), and other remote and mountainous areas in all-weather, day-and-night environments."




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There are couple of things that some of you need to understand.

All you're seeing is 15 vipers & $1Bn, which isn't the case & certainly not this SIMPLE of a deal!

My advice to the ones who can't understand/comprehend the deal should read about it.

AH-Z1 Vipers are high tech, will be inducted right away (since we already got the facilities & expertise because of the cobras, just need little tweaking for this new baby), low on maintenance cost (eg hinge less rotators, mean 75% less parts), not in anyway inferior to the Apaches but certainly superior to the Chinese & Russian's.

1000 hellfire missiles is the other BIG thing in this deal. Obviously these missiles won't be used against the Taliban scums, just for the high value targets & for Burraq drones & Pakistan is now capable enough to indigenously produce one once they'd get these. Its a win-win in my opinion.

And in this cost you're going to get high tech communication equipments as well, plus the training & integration of all these things.

For $1Bn we're getting high tech equipment & technology - not a bad deal at all! Have you guys forgotten about the fact that how F-16 helped us in making JF-17? What about Babur cruise missiles? Remember US fired few cruise missiles on OBL but they malfunctioned & fell on Pak-Afghan border region. Pakistan is very capable now, this deal will help in transferring tech too. Broaden your thinking.

As for the Chinese deal, that will happen, we're not going to stall on that, if the testing goes well, so, stop panicking.

But keep in mind that setting up a new facility & training takes up time & cost! & few of you were saying invest $1Bn in some new joint venture, that would take us 10 year to roll out a prototype! Need to balance out things & that is what Pak army is doing.
 
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US approves $952 mollion sale of helicopters, missiles to Pakistan


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The Obama administration has notified the US Congress it's selling Pakistan $952 million worth of attack helicopters, air-to-surface missiles and other military assistance saying it will not alter the basic military balance in the region.

The State Department has approved the sale saying the "helicopters and weapon systems will provide Pakistan with military capabilities in support of its counter terrorism and counter-insurgency operations in South Asia," the Pentagon's defence sales arms said Tuesday.

The proposed sale will include 15 AH-1Z Viper Attack Helicopters and 1000 AGM-114R Hellfire II Missiles and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $952 million, the Defence Security Cooperation Agency said.

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The State Department has approved the sale saying the "helicopters and weapon systems will provide Pakistan with military capabilities in support of its counter terrorism and counter-insurgency operations in South Asia," the Pentagon's defence sales arms said Tuesday.

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The package also includes 32 T-700 GE 401C Engines (30 installed and 2 spares), 36 H-1 Technical Refresh Mission computers, 32 Helmet Mounted Display/Optimized Top Owl, 17 AN/AAR-47 Missile Warning Systems and system integration and testing.

"This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a country vital to US foreign policy and national security goals in South Asia," the announcement said.

It "will provide Pakistan with a precision strike, enhanced survivability aircraft that it can operate at high-altitudes."

"By acquiring this capability, Pakistan will enhance its ability to conduct operations in North Waziristan Agency (NWA), the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), and other remote and mountainous areas in all-weather, day-and-night environments," DSCA said.

Pakistan will have no difficulty absorbing these helicopters into its armed forces,it said.

"The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region," DSCA said.

The principal contractors will be Bell Helicopter, Textron in Fort Worth, Texas; General Electric in Lynn, Massachusetts; The Boeing Company in Huntsville, Alabama; and Lockheed Martin in Bethesda, Maryland.
US approves $952 mollion sale of helicopters, missiles to Pakistan - IBNLive
 
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Kid search about Zulu thn we will discuss lollypop lol
Go read Indians reactions on this news on there defence forums they are too pissed of and angry on this. Its really funny a must read
 
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With the economy improving its good to see Pak purchasing equipment from US, rather than getting it for free under FMF program
 
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we need to put helos in action today.......they are desperately needed.

Implementation of this proposed sale will require multiple trips by U.S. Government and contractor representatives to participate in program and technical reviews, as well as training and maintenance support in country for a period of 66 months.

Pakistan - AH-1Z Viper Attack Helicopters and AGM-114R Hellfire II Missiles | The Official Home of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency

These helis (or any other which we may choose) are late for our today's need .... but can be used for the need of tomorrow, if god forbid that arises.
 
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These helis (or any other which we may choose) are late for our today's need .... but can be used for the need of tomorrow, if god forbid that arises.
they will be backbone of PAA next 20 - 25 years sir or even more
 
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they will be backbone of PAA next 20 - 25 years sir or even more

yaap thats why I am saying they will serve our 'future need' ....

Talibans ke liya 'Basi Cobra' se hi kam chalan para ga .... 'taza maal' paroosi ke sawagt main kaam aye ga ....
 
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Paisa phank tamasha dekh. Even the mighty :usflag: cant say no to hard cash. :p:
 
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