Iraq Seeking ‘Russian, French, or South Korean’ Air Defense System

The Iraqi government has allocated an undisclosed amount of money to purchase a foreign air defense system, The New Arab reported citing a member of the country’s parliament.

Bader Al-Ziyadi, a member of the Iraqi parliament’s security and defense committee, stated that the allocation transpired as the nation’s budget didn’t set aside any amount for the purchase earlier.

He added the country could buy a Russian, French, or South Korean air defense system. “Iraq needs a sophisticated air defense system” covering the full extent of the country, the outlet added quoting Al-Ziyadi.