Iraq and France sign agreements to enhance Iraq's air defense capabilities

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and French President Emmanuel Macron oversaw the signing of six memoranda of understanding on Monday, September 14, 2026. Among these, two relate to bolstering Iraq's defense sector, including a letter of intent for cooperation with France's Harmattan AI firm and a bilateral accord for the acquisition of French military equipment. This aims to modernize Iraq's air defense capabilities, with a shortened timeframe from six to three years.