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U.S. approves $800 million helicopter sale to Iraq

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The U.S. State Department on Monday approved a military sale of helicopters to Iraq valued at $800 million. The decision advances a major U.S.-Iraq defense transaction, though the announcement did not identify the helicopter quantity or specific models involved.

Discovered 2026-08-31T16:05:11.822904-07:00 | 2026-08-31T16:05:11.822904-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The $800 million approval signals a substantial expansion or sustainment investment in Iraq’s military helicopter capability.
  • The transaction underscores the continued role of U.S. defense sales in Iraq and the broader Middle East security market.

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