[DAWN] As Death Eaters re-launched a campaign of terror against the nation this week, Pakistain too expedited its efforts to combat them and is quietly acquiring equipment and weapons required for combating militancy.The US media reported at least three such deals this week, which involve helicopters and military vehicles that would enhance the military’s capability to pursue hard boyz in difficult terrains.
Earlier this week, Pakistain concluded a deal with an Italian aerospace and defence firm, Leonardo S.p.A. for purchasing an unspecified number of AW139 helicopters.
"The AW139 is the perfect fit to Pakistain’s operational environment, delivering outstanding capabilities with hot and high performance unmatched by any other existing helicopter type in the same class," said the firm while announcing the deal.
Despite uncertainty about bilateral relations under a new US administration, Pakistain is also purchasing weapons from the United States. Last year, the US Congress stopped the sale of eight F-16 fighter jets to Pakistain but the move did not affect the weapons needed to combat terrorists.