October 18, 201213 yr From Iraq considers MiG-29 fighter buy [excerpt] Report: Iraq Considers Mig-29 Fighter BuyOct 18, 2012 By Marcus Weisgerber Iraq is considering a buy of Russian Mig-29 fighter jets as it attempts to bolster its air defenses, according to press reports our of Baghdad. This on the heels of ... Iraq Says Signs Contract For 18 F-16 Fighter Jets [excerpt] Iraq Says Signs Contract For 18 F-16 Fighter JetsBy Reuters October 18, 2012 Iraq has signed a new contract to buy its second set of 18 F-16 fighters from the United States, part of a deal to purchase 36 of the jets to rebuild its air force, Iraq’s acting defence minister said on Thursday.
October 20, 201213 yr Must going the Indian route - diverse air force so you're not crippled by one lot of sanctions.
October 20, 201213 yr Same idea in Spain from a lot of years ago, a sucession of European fighters: Mirage IIIEE,Mirage F1, Typhoon, and at the same time US fighters: F-86F, F-104G, F-4C, F/A-18A.
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