Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States has launched plans to export military aircraft to Yemen. The Defense Department has awarded a $41.5 million contract for four intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft for the Yemen Air Force. Under the contract, L-3 Communications would supply aircraft, training and spares for counter-insurgency operations in Yemen. “This […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States plans to supply mission trainers to the Iraq Air Force. A U.S. company has been contracted to assemble two full mission trainers for the Iraq Air Force. Under the contract, L-3 Communications would supply the trainers to support Air Force plans to build a fleet of F-16 […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Iraq has contracted for satellite capacity for the military. The Iraqi Defense Ministry has awarded an $80 million contract to L-3 Communications for satellite services. Under the contract, which included the U.S. Army and Intelsat General, L-3 would provide services for the Iraqi military through the U.S. IS-901 satellite. “Even […]