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Iraq Parliament to fund 96 F16 fighter jets



Squadron of F16s to be added to Iraq Airforce this year.

Squadron of F16s to be added to Iraq Airforce this year.

In an interview with Reuters, Lt. Gen. Anwar Ahmed (head of Iraqi Air Force) announced plans to obtain 96 f-16 fighter jets through 2020. An initial squadron is desired this year alone to assist in preventing threats from Iran and Syria as US troops are pulling out of Iraq.

Source: alsumaria.tv

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