Lockheed Martin Corp., US based leading global defense company, obtained $835 million deal from Iraq.
As per this deal, Lockheed Martin will offer 18 F-16 Block 52 fighter jets to Iraq. It will also offer support equipment and logistics support.
According to Air Force, under foreign military sales deal, Iraq will get 12 F-16Cs and six, two-seat F-16Ds. Iraq has been interested in about 36 F-16s. Iraq is expected to get the delivery of first aircraft in late 2013. Iraqi pilots are already going through training in US
As per this deal, Lockheed Martin will offer 18 F-16 Block 52 fighter jets to Iraq. It will also offer support equipment and logistics support.
According to Air Force, under foreign military sales deal, Iraq will get 12 F-16Cs and six, two-seat F-16Ds. Iraq has been interested in about 36 F-16s. Iraq is expected to get the delivery of first aircraft in late 2013. Iraqi pilots are already going through training in US