(Asien) Irakische Streitkräfte

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Neuer Deal für Naval Group?

Iraq reportedly interests in French Gowind class corvettes

According to information published by Tactical Report on June 24, 2022, Iraq is reportedly interested in the French Gowind-class corvettes built by Naval Group. [...] The Gowind family includes vessels with lengths from 85 to 111 meters (278 ft 10 into 364 ft 2 in) and displacement from 1,000 tons to 3,100 tons. The propulsion system is based on Combined Diesel and Diesel (CODAD) and includes water jets for improved maneuverability in shallow waters and high-speed performance.

The Gowind design can deploy unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), unmanned surface vehicles (USVs), and underwater unmanned vehicles (UUVs). An aft deck has been provided allowing for a 10-ton class helicopter or UAV operations.

https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.ph...ettes.html

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Alaneem
Der Irak beabsichtigt, französische Rafale-Kampfjets zu kaufen. Ein Berater des Premierministers , Hussein Allawi, enthüllte, dass der Irak französische Rafale-Kampfjets kaufen will, um die irakische Luftflotte auszubauen.

Hussein Allawi sagte in einer Pressemitteilung, gefolgt von "Al-Naeem News", dass "Premierminister Muhammad Shia' al-Sudani die Absicht hat", die irakische Luftflotte mit fortschrittlichen Rafale-Flugzeugen auszubauen, da sich die finanziellen Kapazitäten des Irak weiterentwickelt haben und die militärische Notwendigkeit dieser Flugzeuge besteht, um die Reste der Terrorgruppe ISIS in offenen und landwirtschaftlich genutzten Gebieten zu verfolgen.

Verhandlungen mit Airbus (helicopter) und Dassault
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Iraq announces start of VN22 armoured vehicle production

Iraq's state-owned defence industry has said it has begun producing Norinco VN22 6×6 armoured vehicles.

The Defence Industry Commission of Iraq (DICI) posted a video on its Facebook page on 1 April in which engineer Mustafa Ati Hassan, the president of the Military Industrialization Authority, stood next to a VN22 to announce the start of production of a 6×6 vehicle he did not name at the Al-Rabie factory, which is in southeast Baghdad. He provided no further details of the programme, with the video showing a production line for 4×4 light armoured vehicles, not the VN22.

Norinco unveiled the VN22 in 2021, with an Arabic-language brochure released the following year saying it has a combat weight of 25 tonnes when fitted with a remotely operated 30 mm weapon station, which leaves space for eight dismounts in addition to three crew members. The brochure says the vehicle has Level 14 ballistic protection (up to 14.5 mm rounds under the VPAM standard) and Level 4A and 4B landmine protection.

https://www.janes.com/defence-news/land-...production

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Irak: erstes "Desert Battalion" ausgebildet
Raids (französisch)
Das Projekt wurde während des letzten Besuchs von Sébastien Lecornu im Irak im Juli letzten Jahres enthüllt: Frankreich würde sich an der Einsatzvorbereitung der Desert Battalions der irakischen Armee beteiligen, die hauptsächlich zur Sicherung der Grenze zu Syrien eingesetzt werden. Dies wurde erst im März bekannt, die Ausbildung begann am 25. Oktober mit der Entsendung von rund 100 französischen Soldaten vor Ort.
[Bild: https://raids.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024...24x703.jpg]
Insgesamt werden fünf Bataillone mit einer geschätzten Gesamtstärke von 2 100 Mann ausgebildet. Frankreich hatte bereits zur Ausbildung der Offiziere beigetragen, die 2022 begann.

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Iraq Requests 8 M-SAM-II Air Defense Missile System Batteries from Korea in $2.56 Billion Deal

Underlining the pressing need for advanced missile defense systems in the Middle East, Iraq has urgently sought eight batteries of the M-SAM-II air and ballistic missile defense system from South Korea. [...]

The M-SAM-II, also known as Cheongung II, is celebrated for its advanced capabilities and reliability in modern combat scenarios. Developed by the Agency for Defense Development (ADD) and manufactured by LIG Nex1, the M-SAM-II offers robust defense against various aerial threats, including aircraft, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles. One of its standout features is its advanced radar system, which can simultaneously detect and track multiple targets. This multi-function radar ensures high target identification and engagement accuracy, making the M-SAM-II a formidable defense asset. [...]

The M-SAM-II has emerged as one of the most sought-after surface-to-air missile systems on the global stage. Recent contracts, including a $3.2 billion deal with Saudi Arabia and a $3.5 billion contract with the United Arab Emirates, attest to its popularity. Coupled with Iraq's recent request, these contracts amount to a staggering $9.2 billion within just one to two years, solidifying the M-SAM-II's position as Korea's most successful defense product alongside the K9 artillery system.

https://armyrecognition.com/news/army-ne...llion-deal

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