The latest package of equipment, which the Pentagon prepared in advance of Mr. Karzai's visit, calls for the U.S. to provide the Afghans with up to 30 more Russian-made Mi-17 transport helicopters, unarmed drones and surveillance systems, according to officials briefed on its contents.

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But the package falls short of the heavy weapons and high-tech equipment sought by the rebels.

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