Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Directs the Enhancement of Air Defense Capabilities to Protect National Airspace

mesoiraq - The Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces chaired a high-level security meeting with the Air Defense Command on Sunday, August 16, 2026, attended by senior military officials in the country. The meeting focused on evaluating plans to build and develop air defense capabilities to ensure complete sovereignty over Iraqi airspace. Discussions included a review of contracts signed with international companies to supply the military institution with the latest specialized systems. Directives were issued to expedite the procurement and implementation processes to elevate readiness levels and tighten precise control and surveillance over the nation's airspace.