
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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