Pakistan let China see crashed U.S. "stealth" copter

mookiemookie · 08-14-11, 07:10 PM

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Pakistan gave China access to the previously unknown U.S. "stealth" helicopter that crashed during the commando raid that killed Osama bin Laden in May despite explicit requests from the CIA not to, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.

The disclosure, if confirmed, is likely to further shake the U.S.-Pakistan relationship, which has been improving slightly after hitting its lowest point in decades following the killing of bin Laden.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/...77D2BT20110814

In other news, screw Pakistan. They're not worthy of being called an "ally" and they should be treated with all the suspicion they've earned.

Platapus · 08-14-11, 07:16 PM

The enemy of my enemy....

Armistead · 08-14-11, 07:27 PM

We borrow 100's of billions from China, give billions to Pakistan, they give our secrets to China....

Feuer Frei! · 08-14-11, 07:40 PM

To "further shake".
I guess it's all about Diplomacy.

Blood_splat · 08-14-11, 07:52 PM

That's the way the ball rolls.

Anthony W. · 08-14-11, 08:19 PM

I like the way you put it, "In other news, screw Pakistan"

FIREWALL · 08-14-11, 08:24 PM

...

to Pakie's

TLAM Strike · 08-14-11, 08:33 PM

Old news reuters...

Torplexed · 08-14-11, 09:13 PM

Maybe we can kill two birds with one stone by rounding up the British rioters and sending them to Pakistan for community service. Maybe we can convince the Pakistanis that they're some sort of new urban warfare unit and China can copy them too.

RickC Sniper · 08-14-11, 09:24 PM

I'm totally stunned. NOT!

BossMark · 08-15-11, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by FIREWALL

...

to Pakie's

Agreed never liked or trusted them

Jimbuna · 08-15-11, 05:14 AM

Pakistan are a pretty difficult/complex country to trust and feel comfortable with...and we in the Uk have pondered the answer for years.

I like so many others here are not suprised they 'sleep in both camps'.

On a lighter note....those Americans amongst you should give thanks you don't have to play the buggas at cricket...now that is a veritable minefield.

Osmium Steele · 08-15-11, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by mookiemookie

In other news, screw Pakistan. They're not worthy of being called an "ally" and they should be treated with all the suspicion they've earned.

While I don't necessarily disagree with this sentiment, for myriad reasons, we raided a compound a mile from their version of West Point without giving them prior notice, torched the chopper to destroy any sensitive materiel, and left the wreckage in their country. What they do with their salvage rights is none of our concern.

Given those circumstances, the quoted statement could very well have been the Pakistani govt. reaction to the US as well.

Dowly · 08-15-11, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Osmium Steele

While I don't necessarily disagree with this sentiment, for myriad reasons, we raided a compound a mile from their version of West Point without giving them prior notice, torched the chopper to destroy any sensitive materiel, and left the wreckage in their country. What they do with their salvage rights is none of our concern.

Given those circumstances, the quoted statement could very well have been the Pakistani govt. reaction to the US as well.

Indeed.

nikimcbee · 08-15-11, 08:27 AM

So they copy the design. They can make a cheap knock off version, and we can buy it from them. Just think off the money we'll save.

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Anthony W. Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 850 Downloads: 130 Uploads: 0	I like the way you put it, "In other news, screw Pakistan" __________________ Sunken Mustangs Proud Ford Mustang owner "Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead!" - Admiral David Farragut Run silent - run deep - keep the baffles clear - targets front and center. Private pilot and history buff

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Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	We borrow 100's of billions from China, give billions to Pakistan, they give our secrets to China....

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,678 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Pakistan are a pretty difficult/complex country to trust and feel comfortable with...and we in the Uk have pondered the answer for years. I like so many others here are not suprised they 'sleep in both camps'. On a lighter note....those Americans amongst you should give thanks you don't have to play the buggas at cricket...now that is a veritable minefield. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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