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Politics : WAR on Terror. Will it engulf the Entire Middle East?
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To: Scoobah who wrote (9999)9/26/2005 10:09:25 AM
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Raid on Al Qaeda Camp Finds Chinese Made Drone, Links to Pakastani Legislator
Geostrategy Direct- The Backgrounder Column ^ | Tuesday September 27, 2005 | Bill Gertz

Pakistani military forces have raided an Al Qaeda base in the northern part of the country near the Afghanistan border and found an unmanned aircraft the authorites believe was used for reconnaissance.

The Chinese made aircraft had not been oufitted with a camera (yet) and was not capable of carrying weapons. But it is believed that the terrorist group had planned to configure the plane with a camera.

The range and capability were limited, and officials believe it could have provided limited security against approaching forces. Pakastani security forces also siezed an explosive laden suicide jacket and passports from Jordan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.

(Excerpt) Read more at geostrategy-direct.com ...
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