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The either-or corner: What does the Iraqi military want?

Iraqi military looks at unmanned air force

Drones have become a cornerstone of American efforts in Iraq. Pretty soon, the Iraq military may get the robotic planes, too. Speaking today at the Iraq Security and Defense Summit in Washington, Iraqi Army Lt. Gen. Anwer Hamed Ahmed said the Iraqi military needed more sophisticated surveillance tools for border security.

Iraqi  brass confirm interest in F-16s, armed Helos

Iraq prefers to pattern its Air Force along American lines, and is consulting with Pentagon experts about establishing a frontline, U.S.-trained force based around F-16 fighters, C-130J transports, armed helicopters, and other advanced systems. At a two-day conference in Crystal City, Virginia, Iraqi security officials spoke publicly of their preference for frontline U.S. equipment, including the F-16, to defend against internal as well as external threats.

Lockheed Martin establishes Center for Cyber Security Innovation

Lockheed Martin announced the establishment of its new Center for Cyber Security Innovation (CCSI). The center of excellence represents an evolution for the company and its cyber security capabilities as it organizes to centrally manage its enterprise practice for technology innovation, best practices, and talent management.

Nuke detection is latest fallout from Georgia war

The Republic of Georgia is one of the primary routes for the smuggling of nuclear materials out of the former Soviet Bloc. The U.S. has spent millions training and equipping the Georgian government to thwart nuclear trafficking. The recent Russian invasion has set this effort back significantly.