Iraq, Turkey, arms deals and armored vehiclesnote

Iraqi PM Nouri Al-Maliki is said to have intention to conclude arms deals with Turkey for military weapons and equipment, including notably wheeled armored vehicles. The following 326-word report sheds light on the subject and tells what about Al-Maliki’s intention to buy wheeled armored vehicles from Turkey and what about his efforts in this regard. [Briefly reproduced in Tactical Weekly (Issue No 20/46 – November 15, 2013)]