Iraqis, Afghans Move Toward Own Air Forces
Both Afghanistan and Iraq are making progress in fielding air forces, says Central Command’s air chief, Lt. Gen. Gary L. North. He estimates the Iraqi air force may be ready to field a jet fighter as early as 2011. “The Iraqi government is programming a budget of close to $1 billion for next year,”...
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