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Friday, November 07, 2008

Iraq orders F-16s, helicopters

The Iraqi government announced plans to purchase more than 500 military aircraft from the United States and France, with first deliveries expected in 2011.

Deputy Chief of Staff of the Iraqi Joint Forces Gen. Nasier Abadi issued initial orders Sunday to boost the fledgling Iraqi air force's training and infrastructure inventory, a report by The Long War Journal said Thursday.

The order of 36 F-16 Fighting Falcons, 24 AT-6B Light Attack Aircraft Trainers and a variety of attack and reconnaissance helicopters will go toward plans to develop 10 air force bases with 6,000 crewmen by 2011.

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1 comment:

  1. Anonymous8/11/08 04:24

    Only if Iraq continues on its current path. Should the US be required to leave abruptly there is a strong possibility Iraq will fall into chaos. The new President of the US must be wise in his decisions.

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