The World - News from March 14, 1985
- Share via
The United States will supply new air-to-air missiles to Pakistan to improve its air defenses against incursions from neighboring Afghanistan, a senior U.S. official said. Michael H. Armacost, undersecretary of state for political affairs, told a press conference that the AIM-9 missiles are intended to be fitted on advanced U.S.-made F-16 jets, of which Pakistan has about 20. Pakistan has reported an increasing number of airspace and border violations by the Soviet-backed Afghan regime.
Sign up for Essential California
The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
