By John Lee. Iraqi Defense Minister Thabet Mohammed has discussed expanding cooperation with South Korea on air and mobile defense systems, including the Korean Utility Helicopter (KUH-1), also known as 'Surion'. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the IQDEX 2025 International Defense Exhibition, held in Baghdad from 19th to 22nd of April. Korean […]
By Kim Ji-hwan, for ChosunBiz. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Hanwha and LIG Nex1 struggle for control in Iraq missile export negotiations Industry rivalry hinders progress on missile sale to Iraq as firms seek dominance. The full article can be viewed […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Defense has signed a contract with a South Korean company to supply advanced medium-range air defense batteries. It said the new defense system will bolster Iraq's military capabilities, ensuring better protection of its airspace and contributing to regional stability. While the lengthy statement from the Ministry gave no […]
