U.S. troops withdrew from Iraq, and the remaining problems of air force equipment were highlighted, and China and Pakistan worked together to provide "solutions"
In the changing situation of international politics, military cooperation and competition have always been the focus of attention.
In recent years, with the adjustment of the global strategic layout of the United States, its influence in the Middle East has gradually weakened, while some emerging powers have begun to emerge.
As an important country in the Middle East, Iraq's military modernization process has always attracted much attention. Especially after the withdrawal of US troops, the Iraqi Air Force is facing great challenges and opportunities.
This article will discuss how China and Pakistan can work together to provide a "solution" for Iraq, and analyze the impact of this incident on the international arms market.
Since the end of the Iraq war in 2003, the Iraqi Air Force has been working to recover and rebuild. In this process, the United States has been an important partner and arms supplier.
Iraq has imported a large number of F-16IQ fighters from the United States, and these fighters have improved the combat capability of the Iraqi Air Force to a certain extent.
However, with the strategic contraction of the United States in the Middle East and the advancement of the withdrawal plan, the Iraqi Air Force is gradually facing a series of problems.
First, the United States has set strict performance limits on the export of F-16IQ fighters. These limitations, including the types of missiles and the ability to carry weapons, have greatly limited the Iraqi Air Force in operations.
For example, the F-16IQ fighter jet can only be equipped with older missiles such as the AIM-7 Sparrow and AIM-9L/M, but not with advanced weapons systems such as the AIM-9X close-range combat missile and the AIM-120 medium-range air-to-air missile.
This has greatly weakened the Iraqi Air Force's over-the-horizon air combat capability and limited its combat effectiveness in modern warfare. Secondly, the withdrawal of American companies also had a huge impact on the Iraqi Air Force.
After the assassination of Iranian General Soleimani, the United States quickly withdrew all maintenance personnel stationed in Iraq. This led to great difficulties in the maintenance and maintenance of F-16IQ fighters for the Iraqi Air Force.
Due to the lack of professional technical support and spare parts supply, the Iraqi Air Force's F-16IQ fighters suffered serious problems of aging and wear, further reducing their combat capability.
Faced with the mess left behind by the withdrawal of US troops, the Iraqi Air Force had to seek new partners and solutions.
In this process, China and Pakistan have become important choices for the Iraqi Air Force by virtue of their profound strength and rich experience in the military field.
China and Pakistan have a long history of cooperation in the military field, and the "Thunder" fighter jointly developed by the two countries enjoys a high reputation in the international market. The fighter has superior performance, reasonable price and convenient maintenance, and is favored by the air forces of various countries.
After inspecting and evaluating a number of fighters, the Iraqi Air Force finally chose the "Thunder" fighter as its new fighter. Iraq plans to invest $1.8 billion to import 24 "Thunder" fighters from Pakistan.
This move will not only greatly enhance the combat capability of the Iraqi Air Force, but will also strengthen cooperation and exchanges between China and Pakistan in the military field.
The introduction of the "Thunder" fighter is of great significance to the Iraqi Air Force. First of all, the fighter has superior performance and is equipped with advanced weapons systems, which can meet the operational needs of the Iraqi Air Force in modern warfare.
Second, the "Thunder" fighter is easy to maintain and reasonably priced, which can reduce the operating costs of the Iraqi Air Force. Finally, the introduction of the "Thunder" fighter will also strengthen cooperation and exchanges between the Iraqi Air Force and the air forces of other countries and promote the process of Iraq's military modernization.
As a fighter jointly developed by China and Pakistan, the "Thunder" fighter has a strong competitiveness in the international market. Its superior performance, reasonable price, and easy maintenance make it stand out among many countries.
The Iraqi Air Force's choice to introduce "Thunder" fighters has had a far-reaching impact on the international arms market. First of all, this incident shows the weakening of US influence in the Middle East and the rise of new powers.
The Iraqi Air Force is no longer completely dependent on the United States for arms supplies and technical support, but has begun to seek cooperation and exchanges with other countries. Second, this incident has also promoted cooperation and exchanges between China and Pakistan in the military field.
The "Thunder Dragon" fighter jointly developed by the two countries has been widely recognized and applied in the international market, laying a solid foundation for the development of military cooperation between the two countries.
Finally, this incident has also given impetus to competition and diversification in the international arms market. More and more countries have begun to seek military cooperation and exchanges with different countries in order to enhance their military strength and international status.
The Iraqi Air Force's choice to import "Thunder" fighters has not only injected new vitality into the modernization process of the Iraqi Air Force, but has also brought about a new competitive pattern in the international arms market.
In future developments, countries will continue to make more sensible military choices in accordance with their own strategic needs and actual conditions.
At the same time, China and Pakistan will continue to strengthen cooperation and exchanges in the military field and make greater contributions to global peace and stability.
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