Iraq Seeks to Purchase Air Defense Systems from South Korea

Baghdad: According to Raaz News | Iraq’s finance minister announced that funding would be allocated for a contract to purchase air defense systems from South Korea, aimed at strengthening the country’s defense capabilities and protecting Iraqi airspace.

According to a statement by Iraq’s Ministry of Finance, Finance Minister Faleh Sari met with Defense Minister Naif al-Shammari on Tuesday to discuss issues related to supporting the military institution and enhancing the capabilities of the armed forces.

During the meeting, Iraq’s finance minister ordered the allocation of funds for the contract to purchase air defense systems from South Korea. The move is intended to strengthen Iraq’s ability to protect its airspace and develop the defense capabilities of its armed forces.

Sari stressed the Ministry of Finance’s commitment to supporting the armed forces and allocating the financial resources required to enhance their capabilities, particularly in the areas of weapons and military equipment.

For his part, Iraq’s defense minister thanked the Ministry of Finance for its support and emphasized the need for continued coordination between the two ministries to complete joint files, improve the capabilities of the armed forces and increase their operational readiness.