Kurdistan government buys 24 Apaches

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    Guys the news is true i saw the discussion about them on GK tv and also via news on GK tv the next day , i am waiting for them to post it which they haven't yet so i can translate it into kurdish and post the full news.

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    an Apache hovering over Erbil , capital of Kurdistan region 3 March 2012

    Because of tensions with the Iraqi central government to the breaking point, and along with strong opposition towards oil contracts signed with international companies engaged independently in the region, Kurds have decided to strengthen their own security .

    Massoud Barzani, leader of the Kurdish administration during his recent visit to the United States, Washington Purchased 24 AH-64 Apache attack helicopters , the purchase was made ​​in an official application for the sale of the management to Erbil.

    According to newspaper reports, the first batch received congress approval for sale immediately, the rest will be delivered until the end of 2015.

    Speaking at the newspaper sources, the undertaken agreements made with other countries was emphasized by underlining with the Kurdish administration.

    Latest news is that Barzani's attempt, is for chasing his region's security safety by purchasing of the helicopters .

    http://www.radikal.com.tr/Radikal.aspx?aType=RadikalDetayV3&ArticleID=1092203&CategoryID=81
     
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