Iraq intends to renew discussions with the United States on its plan to purchase up to 36 F-16s, reports AFP. Chief Pentagon spokesman, Marine Col. David Lapan, said an Iraqi delegation will visit the United States in August “to discuss moving forward on 18 of the jets.” He said discussions remain in the “initial phase,” emphasizing that it could take “years” before a final agreement is reached, pilots are trained, and Iraq receives the first aircraft. Manufacturer Lockheed Martin said earlier this year it was confident that the potential foreign military sale would move forward. But just last month, an Iraqi government spokesman reportedly said the Iraqi defense ministry intended to postpone talks on the F-16s for a few years due to budgetary constraints.
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The Air Force’s CV-22 Osprey fleet started receiving new proprotor gearboxes last month—and officials say they’re planning a comprehensive midlife upgrade for the V-22 to address concerns over its safety and reliability.
