Baghdad Eyes $13 Billion In U.S. Defense Equipment
September 01 2010
Iraq is preparing to spend up to US$13 billion for U.S. weapons and military equipment, reports the USA Today.
The potential purchases should build Iraqi capabilities and strengthen the U.S.-Iraqi bilateral strategic relationship for many years, said Army Lt. Gen. Michael Barbero, the top officer for training and advising Iraqi forces.
Officials said about half of the sales have been finalized, with the remainder in negotiation. When the sales are finalized, Iraq will be one...
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