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Iraq Boosts Air Defenses: KM-SAMs, Rafales, Pantsirs
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Iraq is bolstering its air defenses with a focus on radars, missiles, and fighter jets, prioritizing key bases, government sites, and cities. The country is acquiring eight batteries of South Koreas KM-SAM medium-range missiles and negotiating for French Rafale F4 fighter jets. Russia is supplying limited Pantsir-S1 short-range systems for point defense. These upgrades aim to deter repeated airspace violations by Israel and Iran, enhancing Iraqs ability to respond to low- and medium-altitude threats.
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