U.S. soldiers depart a village after a meeting with Afghan border police leaders near Spin Boldak, Afghanistan, Jan. 24, 2013. The soldiers are assigned to Company B, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment and Security Force Assistance Team 8. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Shane Hamann
U.S., Afghanistan At Odds Over Weapons Wish List -- NPR
The U.S. and the international community have pledged $16 billion to support Afghan security forces after NATO troops complete their draw down at the end of 2014. That money covers the cost of troops and equipment.
But just what equipment will be provided? Afghan military officials want big-ticket planes, tanks and other conventional weapons.
However, the U.S. says the Afghans need to get their strategic priorities in order and focus less on prestige hardware and more on weaponry and equipment suitable for counterinsurgency warfare.
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