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Shafaq News
19-04-2025
- Business
- Shafaq News
Defense Push: Iraq targets cyber, military upgrades
Shafaq News/ On Saturday, Iraqi Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Mohammed Shia al-Sudani reaffirmed his government's commitment to expanding the country's defense industry, warning of growing capabilities among terrorist groups. Speaking at the opening of the 13th Security, Defense, Military Industries and Cybersecurity Exhibition in Baghdad, al-Sudani said Iraq has laid the groundwork for a national arms industry through legislation and the formation of the Military Industrialization Authority. 'Our factories are now operational, producing light and medium ammunition, along with other military supplies,' he said. 'Modern security threats extend beyond traditional battlefields, with militant and criminal groups exploiting new platforms for attacks, recruitment, and data breaches,' he noted, calling for early and focused efforts to strengthen the digital defenses. Al-Sudani stressed the importance of staying ahead of cyber risks by training specialized security personnel, securing financial and service-related applications, and protecting government data from potential breaches, adding, 'We are advancing toward comprehensive digital transformation of government operations and believe in the potential for a strong, integrated Iraqi defense industry.' Earlier in the day, the exhibition opened with wide international participation, including delegations from the United States, China, and Iran. Sabah Al-Numan, spokesperson for the Commander-in-Chief, told Shafaq News Agency the event features 150 companies from 20 Arab and foreign countries, along with 65 Iraqi firms, describing it as an opportunity to exchange expertise and explore the latest technologies in weapons, ammunition, and surveillance systems. The official highlighted recent progress in Iraq's military manufacturing sector, pointing to the country's growing investment in cybersecurity. 'Technology has become a central pillar in national defense.'
Iraqi News
19-04-2025
- Business
- Iraqi News
Iraq: Security services rely on military manufacturing production
The spokesman for the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Sabah Al-Numan, confirmed on Saturday that 65 local companies participated in the 13th Security and Defense Exhibition. "The security services rely on military manufacturing production, which has provided significant financial liquidity to the state treasury," said Al-Numan on the sidelines of the opening of the 13th Security, Defense, Military Industries and Cybersecurity Exhibition, to the Iraqi News Agency - INA. He noted that "the 13th edition of the Security, Defense, Military Industries and Cybersecurity Exhibition is being held under the patronage of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and PM Muhammed S. Al-Sudani. This year, it is witnessing a distinguished presence from foreign companies, participating countries, and diplomatic missions." "There is a distinguished and strong presence from the Iraqi Military Industrialization Commission, with approximately 65 local companies participating," he added, pointing out, "the approach of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and the Iraqi government is to integrate military manufacturing and supply security forces and agencies with local military products, including equipment, light and medium weapons." Al-Numan highlighted that "military manufacturing has made great strides during the tenure of this government. Today, the security agencies, including the Ministries of Defense and Interior, rely heavily on the production of the Military Industrialization Commission." "Military manufacturing production has contributed to providing significant financial liquidity to the state treasury, after these weapons and equipment, of various standards and types, were previously imported from abroad," he emphasized, adding that "today, with full confidence and the integration of local industries, including agricultural and industrial equipment. We are proud that military manufacturing plays a very significant role in supporting the security establishment with all the equipment it needs, according to the tasks and nature of the various security agencies." The 13th Security, Defense, Military Industries and Cybersecurity Exhibition kicked off on Staurday in Baghdad, with the participation of 112 companies.
Iraqi News
19-04-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Al-sudani inaugurates the 13th edition of the Security, Defense, Military Industries and Cybersecurity Exhibition
Karbala -INA Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, inaugurated the 13th Security, Defense, Military Industries, and Cybersecurity Exhibition, held in the capital, Baghdad. The Prime Minister's Media Office stated in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), "Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, inaugurated the 13th edition of the Security, Defense, Military Industries and Cybersecurity Exhibition, which is being held in the capital, Baghdad."
