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Iraqi F-16 completes first flight
May 07, 2014 - Lockheed Martin successfully completed the first flight of the inaugural F-16 Fighting Falcon (RB-01) for the Iraq Air Force. [Read more...]
F-16 Block 52 Full Mission Trainers for Iraq
Feb 19, 2013 - Two F-16 Block 52 Full Mission Trainers (FMTs) are to be built for the Iraqi air force by L-3's Link Simulation & Training (L-3 Link) division under contract from the U.S. Air Force. [Read more...]
Iraqi Air Force F-16 training takes off in Arizona
Sep 01, 2012 - While the Republic of Iraq anticipates an initial delivery of F-16s in September 2014, the pilots who will fly them embark on a historic partnership with the Arizona Air National Guard's 162nd Fighter Wing to learn how to fly the multi-purpose fighter. [Read more...]
Northrop Grumman to Supply APG-68(V)9 Radars to Thailand, Iraq and Omani F-16s
Jun 22, 2012 - Northrop Grumman Corporation has received an $87.8 million foreign military sales (FMS) contract to provide the APG-68(V)9 airborne fire control radar to Thailand, Iraq and Oman for use on F-16 fighter aircraft. [Read more...]
First Iraqi in Arizona for F-16 pilot training
Feb 02, 2012 - The first of the Iraqi pilots that will learn how to fly F-16s recently arrived in Tucson, Arizona with the 162nd Fighter Wing. The ANG unit is considered the International Training Center for F-16 flying training. [Read more...]
DSCA announces further 18 F-16IQ's for Iraq
Dec 14, 2011 - The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Iraq for a further batch of 18 F-16IQ aircraft and associated equipment, parts, weapons, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $2.3 billion. [Read more...]
F-16s to strengthen Iraqi air defense
Nov 16, 2011 - During a press conference Nov. 8 the commander of the Iraqi air force said Iraq's purchase of 18 F-16C Fighting Falcons, for their future air defense, will encourage and strengthen the strategic partnership between the U.S. and Iraq. [Read more...]
Possible F-16 buy highlights Iraq's progress
Sep 15, 2011 - Iraq's potential purchase of 18 U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcons is an encouraging development that benefits both nations, the senior U.S. Air Force component commander in Iraq said September 14. [Read more...]
Iraq postpones purchase of F-16s
Feb 15, 2011 - The Government of Iraq has postponed a purchase of 18 F-16IQ jets worth approximately $1 Billion from United States and diverted the needed funds to feeding the countries poor, according to officials. [Read more...]
Iraq has requested purchase of 18 F-16IQs
Sep 23, 2010 - The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress on September 13 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq of 18 F-16IQ Aircraft as well as associated equipment and services. [Read more...]
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