Friday, October 23, 2009

U.S. Drones Aiding Pakistani Military Offensive

Excellent , Maybe we will see some heavier action out of the mess that is Pakistan


....Foxnews
In a significant shift, the U.S. military is assisting the Pakistani army in its offensive on militants in South Waziristan by providing valuable surveillance video and intelligence gleaned from CIA-operated unmanned aircraft, according to a report in The Los Angeles Times.

The assistance -- the first time Islamabad has accepted such help -- includes images from armed Predator drones gathering intelligence for the sold purpose of aiding the Pakistani offensive, Defense officials told the newspaper.

Providing the information, while helpful to the Pakistanis, also shows how the Obama administration intends to put pressure on terrorists operating in the region as the White House overhauls its strategy for Afghanistan, officials said.

Recent attacks on Pakistan have rattled the government, likely swaying officials to accept American help in striking the militant stronghold.

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