Iraq L-159 deal finally gets go-ahead

Back in 2013 Czech aviation company Aero Vodochody had reportedly agreed to sell 12 of the subsonic fighters to the Iraqi Air Force, but the package needed to be approved by the governments of both countries.
According to Associated Press at the time, Iraq had initially agreed to buy 28 of the combat and training planes in a deal worth $1 billion in 2012. It was not immediately clear why the original deal had fallen apart.
The aircraft were no longer required by the Czech military.
In February it was reported that the two sides had reached agreement on a $30.1million deal for 15 of the jets but was suddenly put on the back burner again when Czech defence minister Martin Stropnicky said “The way of assigning the proceeds from the sale to the Defence Ministry must be defined before the decision is made.”
But now the sale has finally gone through and the Prague Post reported that the deal will give work to up to 100 people who will assemble the planes.
Aero Vodochody will ensure that the planes are operable and are fitted with further equipment and ammunition, while also training pilots and ground staff.