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Iraq deals with USA and France on the purchase of airplanes to defend its airspace

Baghdad, Iraq - Once USA will leave the Country, at the end of the year

One of the spokesmen for Baghdad government, Ali Dabbagh, on Thursday said that Baghdad "Has submitted a letter of request for 18 F-16s and packages composed of spare parts, support equipment, weapons, logistics support and training. The delivery and cost of the aircraft will be dependent upon a finalised purchase", pointing out that the request was made from USA to America in order to protect its...

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Rome, Italy, 01/27/2011 17:03
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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