By The Latest Word On Trends And Developments In Aerospace And Defense Iraqi F-16s. The government of Iraq has transferred its first payment for 18 of Lockheed Martin’s F-16C fighter jets, block 52 variant, the Pentagon says Sept. 27. “These aircraft will help provide air sovereignty for Iraq to protect its own territory and deter or counter regional threats,” Pentagon spokesman George Little says. “They are also a symbol of the commitment to a long-term strategic partnership between the United States…
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