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Iraqi News
25-04-2025
- Business
- Iraqi News
South Korea seeks growing arms deals with Iraq
Baghdad ( – With negotiations to provide more military equipment, such as fighter jets, helicopters, and air defense systems, South Korea is stepping up its attempts to increase its military sales to Iraq. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), a central administrative agency of the South Korean Ministry of National Defense, said in a statement on Wednesday that the discussions took place on the sidelines of the he 13th Security, Defense, Military Industries, and Cybersecurity Exhibition, which was held in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, from April 19 to 22, Defence Blog News reported. The chief of the helicopter program division, Ko Hyung-seok, reportedly met with senior Iraqi officials to discuss further military collaboration, according to DAPA. The discussions included potential sales of locally manufactured fighter jets, mobile air defense units, and South Korea's KUH-1 Surion utility helicopter. Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), a South Korean aerospace and defense manufacturer, said in December that it had signed a 136 billion won ($93.7 million) deal to provide Iraq with KUH helicopters. Under the deal, the new helicopters will be delivered to the Iraqi government by March 2029, according to South Korea's Yonhap News Agency. The KUH-1 Surion, a medium transport helicopter, was developed by KAI in 2012 to replace the army's aging fleet of UH-1H and 500MD helicopters. KAI has developed various aerospace products, including training aircraft, fighter jets, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles, satellites, and training systems. Earlier in December, the Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, received representatives of KAI in Baghdad, where they discussed strategies to enhance Iraq's air defense systems. Al-Sudani reaffirmed the government's commitment to working with KAI and utilizing its knowledge and expertise, according to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). The endeavor is in line with the government's goals of reforming Iraq's security sector and strengthening security forces' capabilities.
Shafaq News
22-04-2025
- Business
- Shafaq News
Baghdad Defense Exhibition: Shahed-136 leads Iran's military display
Shafaq News/ Iran's Ministry of Defense unveiled a broad array of homegrown military systems at Iraq's 13th Security, Defense, Military Industries, and Cybersecurity Exhibition. According to Mehr News Agency, the exhibit includes technologies across land, air, and electronic warfare—featuring ballistic missiles, precision-guided munitions, and a variety of reconnaissance and loitering drones. The Shahed-136, a widely known suicide drone, stood out among the displays. Mehr also reported the unveiling of a previously undisclosed unmanned aerial vehicle, described by Iranian officials as an 'intelligent tactical system' equipped with geolocation and aerial guidance capabilities. Other systems on display include air defense platforms, radar units, counter-drone technologies, and electro-optical equipment. Iran's delegation framed its participation as part of broader efforts to enhance international defense cooperation and expand its presence in global arms markets. The exhibition, which runs from April 19 to 22 in Baghdad, features more than 150 defense companies representing 22 countries, including Russia, China, India, Turkiye, Pakistan, Belarus, and Iran.
Iraq Business
20-04-2025
- Business
- Iraq Business
PM highlights Cybersecurity and Protection of Financial Applications
By John Lee. Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mr. Mohammed S. Al-Sudani, inaugurated the 13th Security, Defense, Military Industries, and Cybersecurity Exhibition in Baghdad on Saturday, an event featuring 155 companies from 24 countries, including 65 Iraqi firms. The exhibition offers a platform for showcasing advanced defence, surveillance, and cybersecurity technologies while promoting international cooperation and knowledge exchange across the security and industrial sectors. During the opening ceremony, the Prime Minister underscored the government's commitment to expanding Iraq's defence industry, protecting information systems from cyberattacks, and supporting human and technical capacity-building in cybersecurity. He also highlighted Iraq's ongoing digital transformation, increased foreign investment in sustainable industries, and the country's expanding non-oil economic activity. Mr. Al-Sudani reaffirmed the priority of strengthening cybersecurity measures for financial and public service applications and developing specialized training for security personnel. The exhibition reflects Iraq's ambition to modernize its defence and cybersecurity sectors while fostering productive partnerships between local industries and international companies. (Source: PMO)
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."
