AH-64 Attack Helicopter in Iraq Gets SPIKE NLOS Missiles
An AH-64 Apache attack helicopter located in Erbil Airbase performed a flight carrying the Israeli SPIKE NLOS beyond-visual range air-to-surface missile.
Iraq News
Air
Weapon / Missile
Navy / Maritime
ARES Shipyard’s TYPE 55 SAT Boats Enter Service in Iraq
The three TYPE 55 SAT Boats, built by ENM KOREA in partnership with ARES Shipyard for the Iraqi Ministry of Defence, have officially entered service.
Air
Iraq Shows Interest in JF-17 and Super Mushshak
Pakistan has issued an official statement regarding Iraq's interest in JF-17 Thunder fighters and Super Mushshak trainers.
Air
Iraq Denies Purchase of JF-17 Jets from Pakistan
Iraq Air Force denies the claims that the Iraqi government has approved the purchase of 12 JF-17 Thunder Block III fighter jets from Pakistan.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Pakistan Delivers First Batch of Super Mushshak to Iraq
According to Defence Global Insight, Iraq Air Force has received the first batch of 12 Super Mushshak Trainer Aircraft from the PAC.
Sensors
ASELSAN Exported ASELPOD to Iraq
It has been revealed that the Iraqi Air Force has supplied ASELSAN’s ASELPOD Electro-Optical Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Targeting Pod.
Sensors
Thales to Supply Iraq with Four GM403 Long Range Radars
Thales will supply Iraq with four GM403 long-range air defence radars under a contract that will include a command and operations centre.
Expo and Air Show
HAVELSAN Presents capabilities in Iraq
International Defence Exhibition in Iraq (IQDEX 2022) opened its doors to exhibitors and visitors yesterday in the capital city Baghdad.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Iraq to acquire Turkish Autonomous Technology
The Iraqi government and the Turkish engineering and technology firm Otonom Teknoloji inked a partnership agreement.
Weapon / Missile
Iraq Interested in a 'Russian, French, or ROK AD System'
The Iraqi government has set aside an undisclosed sum of money to acquire a foreign air defence system, according to The New Arab News.
Investment
Bilateral Relations
Turkey to Cooperate with Iraq to Form a Defence Industry
A Turkish delegation led by SSB Professor Ismail Demir met with Iraqi counterparts to discuss bilateral defence industry cooperation.
Air
Iraq to Pay 664 Million USD to Acquire 12 JF-17 Thunder
According to local Pakistani media, Pakistan has received an international order to supply 12 JF-17 Thunder Block III fighter jets to Iraq.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Storm Shadow fails soon after being operational on Typhoon
Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4 fighter jets failed with conventionally armed Storm Shadow for the first time in combat in northern Iraq on March 10th.
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