US Government paves the way for Texan trainers to Iraq

The US State Department has given the go-ahead for a potential sale of 24 AT-6C Texan II aircraft to Iraq.
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The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) agreed the approvals on Tuesday following a request from the Iraqi government.
The $790million request included associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support.
Iraq has also requested ALE-47 counter-measure dispensing systems and/or spare AAR-47 missile launch detection systems, non-SAASM global positioning systems with CMA-4124, spare and repair parts, maintenance, support equipment, publications and technical documentation, tanker support, ferry services, personnel training and training equipment.