U.S. Accuses Pakistan Of Altering Missiles -- New York Times
WASHINGTON — The United States has accused Pakistan of illegally modifying American-made missiles to expand its capability to strike land targets, a potential threat to India, according to senior administration and Congressional officials.
The charge, which set off a new outbreak of tensions between the United States and Pakistan, was made in an unpublicized diplomatic protest in late June to Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and other top Pakistani officials.
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Update: White House: Pakistan modified US-made missiles-NYT -- Reuters
My Comment: On the one hand, it appears that the U.S. has "friends" within the Pakistani military that feeds the U.S. information on Pakistani military capabilities. On the other hand .... it appears that Pakistan has broken agreements with the U.S..
I cannot say that I am surprised .... but if they have done this once I can only assume that other arrangements have also been abrogated.
Interesting news indeed.
ReplyDeleteWell.. When I read the news, I asked myself, this is the only one or just the tip of the iceberg? But the US just knew recently or just covered it up.
Another question, if Pakistan can do with one missile type, what about the money? It is much easier to convert the use of money Pak received from other developed countries. I will not be surprised if another terrorist strike (like recent Mumbai Attack or London Attack or 9/11) having links with Pakistan happens in the future.