ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson expressed deep concern at the proposed transfer of United States military technology to India in a press briefing on Friday.
Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan urged the international partners to take a comprehensive and objective view of the issues of peace and security in South Asia and refrain from endorsing one-sided, misleading, and contrary to diplomatic norms.
The remarks came a day after President Donald Trump said, “We’ll be increasing military sales to India by many billions of dollars. We’re also paving the way to provide India with the F-35 stealth fighters,” in a joint news conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Washington.
Shafqat Ali said, “Pakistan reference in the Indo-US joint statement cannot cover up India’s sponsorship of terrorism, subversion, and extrajudicial assassinations in the region and beyond.”
US President Donald Trump announced that his administration had approved the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, a Canadian Pakistani national, wanted by Indian agencies for his role in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
Responding to the allegations, the FO spokesperson remarked on rising hate crimes in India against Muslims and other minorities and also India’s non-compliance to United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions.
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US advanced military equipment
Modi and Trump welcomed the integration of US-origin weapons and other equipment into India’s inventory, including C-130J Super Hercules.
C-130J is the newest version of the C-130 Hercules, offering extended capabilities for versatile operations. It performs the tactical portion of the airlift mission and is capable of operating from rough and dirty strips.
C-17 Globemaster III
Globemaster is a large military transport aircraft developed for the United States Air Force (USAF). It is the most flexible cargo aircraft to enter the airlift force, capable of rapid strategic delivery of troops and can carry large equipment.
P-8I Poseidon aircraft
It is a maritime patrol aircraft developed and produced by Boeing Defense, Space & Security, designed for long-range, anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and anti-surface warfare (ASuW).
CH-47F Chinooks
It is a heavy lift helicopter in support of troop movement and battlefield logistics with advanced, multi-mission, tandem rotor helicopter proven in cargo and troop transport, search and rescue, and casualty evacuation.
MH-60R Seahawks
This helicopter brings transformational anti-submarine (ASW) and anti-surface warfare (ASuW) capabilities to navies around the world. It is is designed for all aspects of land or maritime operations.
AH-64E Apaches
It is the most advanced multi-role combat helicopter for the U.S. Army and a growing number of global defense forces, widely used for advanced reconnaissance, precision strikes, and close air support.
Harpoon anti-ship missiles
Harpoon is an all-weather, over-the-horizon, anti-ship missile system that provides the Navy with a common missile for air and ship launches.
M777 howitzers
It is an extended-range, general purpose field artillery weapon that can fire at a range of up to 40 kilometres. It provides direct support to combat troops through offensive and defensive fires with conventional and precision-guided projectiles.
MQ-9B drones
These drones are designed to fly over the horizon via satellite for over 30 hours (depending on configuration) in all types of weather.
India and the US also pledged to accelerate defence technology cooperation across space, air defence, missile, maritime, and underwater technologies.
Trump announced a review of its policy on releasing fifth-generation fighters and submarine systems to India.
