Latest "Iraqi air force" stories

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle departs after receiving fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during an air refueling mission over Southwest Asia, Dec. 22, 2020.

US Air Force F-15Es and F-16s take part in operation to take out ISIS in Iraq

The fight against the Islamic State continues.

By Howard Altman

3 years ago

Iraqis, Syrians still rely on coalition airpower as troop levels wane

Coalition aircraft conducted dozens of airstrikes and provided aerial intelligence gathering in both countries during the final months of 2020.

By Kyle Rempfer

3 years ago

Iraqi air successes can mean a reduced need for US military assets

Recent advances in capability by Iraqi military forces are allowing U.S. forces to pull back in the region and likely focus resources elsewhere.

6 years ago

Iraq steps up strikes on ISIS-held Hawija ahead of offensive

The Iraqi air force and the U.S.-led coalition have stepped up a campaign of airstrikes on the Islamic State group-held town of Hawija ahead of a planned ground assault there, according to Iraq’s minister of defense Saturday.

6 years ago

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