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Iraq to Buy Surface-to-Air Missile from South Korea

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ISLAMABAD (TDI): On Thursday, Iraq is set to sign a significant defense agreement with South Korea next week to acquire the Cheongung-II medium-range surface-to-air missile system.

The deal, valued at $2.5 billion (approximately 3.5 trillion South Korean won), involves the purchase of eight of these advanced missile defense systems.

This contract marks Iraq as the third nation to secure a trillion South Korean won deal for the Cheongung-II, following Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

Iraq to Buy Cheongung-II

The acquisition underscores Iraq’s commitment to enhancing its air defense capabilities and strengthening its military infrastructure amidst ongoing regional security challenges.

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It is pertinent to mention here that Iraq is grappling with several challenges related to its military equipment and defense strategy.

The Mi-17 helicopters, which are crucial for operations against ISIS, are proving difficult to maintain due to the complexities of servicing Russian-made equipment.

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As a result, Iraq plans to replace these helicopters with 12 Airbus H225M Caracals, which offer modern capabilities but come with their own set of logistical and training requirements.

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