Iraq inks $4.3 billion arms deal with Russia, buying 30 Mi-28NEs and Pantsir-S1 systems

Russia and Iraq have signed an arms deal worth $4.2 billion for Mi-28NE attack helicopters and Pantsir-S1 short-range air defense systems.

The contracts were signed by Iraq’s acting defense chief in April, July and August and revealed on Tuesday during Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki’s visit to Moscow.

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