Pakistan claims Iraq keen on JF-17 Thunder fighter jets

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Synopsis Iraq has shown strong interest in Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder fighter jets and Mushshak trainer aircraft. Pakistan Air Force Chief Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu met with his Iraqi counterpart to discuss military cooperation. This follows similar talks with Bangladesh regarding JF-17 Thunder procurement. Discussions focused on joint training and capacity building. Islamabad: The Pakistan army on Saturday said that Iraq has expressed “keen interest” in JF-17 Thunder fighter jets and Mushshak training aircraft. Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force (PAF), during his official visit to Iraq, called on Lieutenant General Staff Pilot…