This was stated by the Director of Media and Moral Guidance at the Ministry, Major General Tahsin Al-Khafaji, on Monday, according to the Iraqi News Agency (INA). He confirmed that Baghdad now has a comprehensive strategy for employing drones in surveillance missions and handling targets of a complex nature. Al-Khafaji noted that Iraq currently possesses a number of advanced drones capable of carrying out surveillance tasks with high precision, with future plans to use more advanced types to resist jamming and deal with the electronic environment.
Al-Khafaji added that the Army Aviation Command and the Military Intelligence Directorate are already operating these systems, while preparations are underway to increase Iraq’s capabilities in this field. He pointed out that the Ministry of Defense is cooperating with the NATO mission in Iraq within the framework of joint training and tactical exercises. Over the past years, Iraqi forces have participated in advanced training with special forces and air forces from friendly countries.
He confirmed that the ministry has issued a military strategy specific to the Iraqi army, which is based on developing combat doctrine, modernizing armament, and enhancing modern technologies to meet security challenges.
