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Korea Herald
23-04-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Arms agency hold talks on Surion helicopter exports to Iraq during arms fair
South Korea's arms procurement agency said Wednesday it has taken part in a defense exhibition in Iraq and held talks with Iraqi military officials over exports of the South's Surion helicopters. Officials from the Defense Acquisition Program Administration visited the Middle Eastern country for the International Defense Exhibition from Saturday through Tuesday to promote South Korean weapons systems, according to the agency. In a meeting with Iraq's Defense Minister Thabet Mohammed Al-Abbasi, DAPA officials expressed their willingness to advance growing defense cooperation between the two nations. The Iraqi defense minister was quoted as stressing the need to bolster bilateral cooperation in the arms industry and expressed deep trust in the South Korean arms industry, according to DAPA. In December, South Korean defense firm Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. signed a 136 billion-won ($95.3 million) deal to export Surion helicopters to Iraq by March 2029, in what marked the first export of the homegrown chopper. The Surion, also known as the Korean Utility Helicopter, is a medium-sized utility helicopter that has been deployed in the South Korean Army since 2012. (Yonhap)
Asharq Al-Awsat
09-04-2025
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi, Iraqi Defense Ministers Discuss Regional Developments
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz received on Tuesday a telephone call from his Iraqi counterpart Thabet Mohammed Al-Abbasi. They discussed fraternal relations between their countries and explored ways to boost collaboration in the military and defense fields. They also reviewed the latest developments in the region and efforts exerted to achieve security and stability.
Saudi Gazette
08-04-2025
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi, Iraqi defense ministers discuss regional situation in phone call
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman received a phone call from Iraqi Minister of Defense Thabet Mohammed Al-Abbasi on Tuesday. During the call, they discussed the progress of fraternal relations between the two countries and explored ways to enhance collaboration in the military and defense fields. The ministers also reviewed the latest developments in the region and the efforts exerted to achieve security and stability.
Asharq Al-Awsat
21-03-2025
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Iraq Forms Security Crisis Cell to Coordinate with Syria
Iraq has established a 'security crisis cell' to coordinate with Syria's new administration, a government source revealed. While the Iraqi military denied reports of clashes along the border, a local official in the Anbar province confirmed the killing of militants in a preemptive operation. Amid concerns over potential ISIS infiltrations, Iraq's Joint Operations Command stressed that the situation remains 'completely stable.' In a statement, it said: 'There have been no infiltrations or clashes along the Iraqi-Syrian border. Our security forces, across various units and specializations, maintain full control, reinforced with advanced surveillance and monitoring capabilities.' Iraqi authorities continue efforts to secure the 600-kilometer border with Syria as part of their broader counterterrorism strategy. The Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) recently announced the deployment of units at seven key positions near the border, equipped with weapons and thermal surveillance technology. To enhance security coordination, Iraq has formed a national crisis cell tasked with monitoring developments in Syria and managing border security measures. The cell includes Defense Minister Thabet Mohammed Al-Abbasi, Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, Intelligence Chief Hamid Al-Shatri, Sovereignty Alliance leader Khamis Al-Khanjar, and Iraq's acting ambassador to Damascus Yassin Al-Hujaimi. According to the source, the crisis cell operates under direct supervision of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, with no actions or decisions taken without his approval. The inclusion of Sunni politician Khamis Al-Khanjar is reportedly aimed at facilitating communication with Syria's new leadership, headed by interim President Ahmed Al-Sharaa. Iraqi political sources suggest that Al-Khanjar, who maintains strong ties with Türkiye's government, has direct contact with Syria's new administration and has visited Damascus multiple times following the collapse of Bashar Al-Assad's regime in December. The source added that Iraq and Syria's strategic position—bordering Türkiye, Iran, Jordan, and Lebanon—creates shared security and political challenges. The complex security situation in both countries makes the region highly susceptible to regional and international interventions. Saad Al-Mohammadi, head of Anbar's security committee, assured that 'the security situation along the Syrian border is completely stable, with strong defensive fortifications in place.' He stated that Iraqi border forces are operating 'with high efficiency to prevent smuggling and infiltration attempts.' He also confirmed that two militants were recently killed in a preemptive operation, highlighting the ongoing counterterrorism efforts. The Iraq-Syria border remains a critical security concern due to its open desert terrain, which militant groups have historically exploited for smuggling and cross-border movements. In response, Iraqi authorities have intensified military fortifications, particularly in Anbar, which spans 605 kilometers along the Syrian border.
