C-130 plane delivery to Pakistan next month - report
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
Islamabad, May 9, IRNA
Pakistan-US-Planes
The first test flight of C-130 transport plane made by Lockheed Martin Corporation has been conducted in the United States and the latest version of Hercules fleet delivery to Pakistan will begin next month, said a local press report.
The News reported in its Monday issue that Islamabad and Washington entered into 75-million-dollar deal in August 2003, which it said was the largest military sales since 20 years.
According to the report, the plane is configured for different missions and is the latest addition to the transport plane fleet.
"The inclusion of the latest C-130 planes would not only improve the defense capability, but also enhance its ability to conduct humanitarian relief missions," the daily added.
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::IRNA No.014 09/05/2005 11:51 --End
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