Iraq to purchase air defense system from Turkey, France: MP

Iraq has signed agreements with Turkey and France to supply the country with air defense systems, coming days before the scheduled complete withdrawal of US-led coalition forces, a lawmaker told the state newspaper.

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Iraq-France air defense, energy MoUs signed during Zaidi Paris visit

Of the six documents signed, two related to bolstering Iraq's defense sector, including a letter of intent establishing cooperation between the defense ministry and France's Harmattan AI firm, as well as a bilateral accord between both countries' defense ministries regarding the acquisition of French military equipment.

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Iraq to overhaul air defenses over next three years: Officials

“The ministry is currently working on completing high-, medium-, and short-range missile and radar networks through continuous communication and technical meetings with reputable international companies,” Rasool said.

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Iraq, South Korea discuss financing of key air defense deal

The KM-SAM system made its combat debut in Emirati hands in March, being used to intercept Iranian drones and missiles fired at the UAE, with Korean outlets reporting a 96 percent success rate for the interceptor missiles.

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Iraq PM discusses bolstering air defense amid recent strikes

Officials discussed “the plan for building and developing the capabilities of the Air Defence Command and enhancing its readiness in a manner that ensures the protection of Iraqi airspace and achieves sovereignty,” the statement said.

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Iraq deploys armed drone

“As part of developing technical and intelligence capabilities, we announce the introduction of the SARA 1 multi-mission drone system to support field security monitoring and operations,” the Iraqi National Security Service (INSS) said in a statement.

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Iraq PM chairs meeting on upgrading air defenses as strikes on Iraq continue

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani met senior military officials to review plans to upgrade air defenses and ensure airspace security as regional tensions escalate.

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