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Iraq Business
02-05-2025
- Business
- Iraq Business
Iraq Receives First Two French Caracal Helicopters
By John Lee. French firm Airbus has delivered the first two Caracal military helicopters to Iraq under a defence contract signed between the two countries. The Iraqi Ministry of Defence confirmed receipt of the aircraft on Wednesday, 30 April 2025. Speaking at the handover ceremony, Defence Minister Thabet Muhammad Saeed Al-Abbasi highlighted the strength of the partnership between Iraq and France, stating that the helicopters will bolster Army Aviation Command's capabilities. Additional units will be delivered in phases as production is completed. The Caracal helicopters-renowned for their versatility in combat and all-weather conditions-are expected to enter operational service in June, coinciding with the anniversary of the Army Aviation Command's founding. Minister Al-Abbasi also took part in a test flight operated by Iraqi pilots and praised their swift adaptation and readiness to integrate the advanced aircraft into the Iraqi Armed Forces. The Defence Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to modernising Iraq's military arsenal through continued cooperation with international partners. (Source: Ministry of Defence)
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10-04-2025
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Iraqi, Saudi Defense Ministers Discuss Military Co-o, Regional Stability
Nada Mustafa Iraqi Defense Minister Thabet Muhammad Saeed Al-Abbasi held a phone call today with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, to discuss bilateral relations and ways to strengthen them in the military and defense fields. According to a statement from the Iraqi Ministry of Defense, reported by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), the two ministers reviewed the development of relations between the two brotherly countries and explored avenues for enhancing cooperation in the military and defense sectors. The two sides also discussed recent regional developments and the efforts being made to address them in a way that contributes to the security and stability of the region. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Arts & Culture Arwa Gouda Gets Married (Photos)
