Politics and budget battles stymie Iraq’s fighter jocks as they seek to rebuild their air force


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Issue 906 - 06 Aug 2011 | 6 minute read

Experienced flying aces are pushing for a big procurement of fighter aircraft, but the Iraqi Air Force’s reconstruction may have to wait a lot longer than military leaders in Baghdad would like, according to GSN’s reading of government statements and canvassing of Iraqi officers

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