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Saturday, September 25, 2010

Obama okays Iraq's first post-Saddam fighter jets

F-16 Fighting FalconThe administration of President Barack Obama has approved Iraq's request for the F-16 multi-role fighter.

The administration has endorsed an Iraqi request for 18 new F-16 aircraft for Baghdad's Air Force.

Officials said the Defense Department has notified Congress of the proposed sale, estimated at $4.2 billion.

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