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The USA delivered four Mi-17s to Pakistan

Islamabad, Pakistan - To deploy along Afghanistan's border

The Pakistani army has taken delivery of four Russian-made Mil Mi-17 transport helicopters from the United States. They will be used to fight terrorism and for humanitarian missions along the border with Afghanistan, US embassy in Islamabad sources announced, adding that more can be delivered in the future. "We stand ready to help Pakistan - Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman said today - in any way...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1105784
Rome, Italy, 06/15/2009 14:19
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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