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US approves $800 million military helicopters sale to Iraq

SECTIONS US approves · DistrictNews · 2026-09-01

US approves $800 million military helicopters sale to Iraq

US approves $800 million military helicopters sale to Iraq. The principal contractor will be Bell-Textron, located in Fort Worth, Texas, the department said in a statement. This approval marks a crucial step in bolstering Iraq's defense capabilities and strengthening the ongoing partnership between the two nations. The sale is valued at a hefty $800m, the U.S. State Department said on Monday. The United States has given the green light for a significant military sale of helicopters to Iraq, a deal valued at a hefty $800 million. This approval marks a crucial step in bolstering Iraq

Why it matters. This military sale strengthens Iraq's defense capabilities while reinforcing strategic security partnerships between the United States and Iraq.

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