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U.S. approves possible $800 million sale of Bell helicopters to Iraq

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The State Department has approved a possible $800 million sale of Bell 412EPX and Bell 407M helicopters, weapons, sensors and associated equipment to Iraq. The package would support Baghdad’s effort to replace its Russian-built fleet and strengthen the capabilities of its Army Aviation Command.

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

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  • The proposed package would give Iraq a path to replace its Russian-built military helicopter fleet with U.S.-supplied Bell 412EPX and 407M aircraft.
  • The $800 million deal includes associated equipment, including GAU-19 machine guns and MX-15HDI sensors, linking the sale to broader Army Aviation Command capability requirements.
  • The approval is a key procedural step, but it is a possible sale rather than a completed contract or delivery commitment.

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