14.09.2004, 19:59
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BAGHDAD [MENL] -- Iraq has been examining the prospect of procuring weapons and defense systems from Russia.
Iraqi officials said the Defense Ministry has been reviewing offers from Russia's defense industry to equip Iraq's military and security forces. The officials said the offers included new equipment and upgrades.
"The Iraqi military will contain mostly Soviet-origin weapons and systems so it is natural that we will look for support over the next few years," an Iraqi official said.
In September, Russia lifted a 13-year-old embargo from Iraq. Moscow said it would encourage Russian defense firms to market equipment to the new Iraqi military and security forces.