Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The Defense Department has awarded a $24 million contract to support Iraq’s new C-130J air transport fleet. Under the award, Lockheed Martin would provide training and technology to help the Iraq Air Force maintain the aircraft. “This award is a sole-source award and is 100 percent foreign military sales for […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Despite billions of dollars worth of U.S. equipment, Iraq has been unable to secure much of the country. Officials said the Iraqi military and security forces failed to properly use U.S. combat platforms and munitions to quell Al Qaida. They said the government of Prime Minister Nouri Al Maliki has […]
