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US Provides Drone Intel for Pakistani Offensive

HeadlineOct 23, 2009

The Los Angeles Times is reporting the US is aiding the offensive in its most extensive involvement in a Pakistani military campaign to date. The US military is sharing intelligence and surveillance video from Predator drones. It’s believed to be the first time Pakistan is using intelligence from drone flights for a major military operation. Pakistan rejected the use of drone intelligence during its previous offensive against the Taliban last May.

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