How the military industrial complex works.

[Griff]

(Reuters) – The Iraqi government is seeking to buy 36 advanced F-16 fighters from the U.S., American military officials familiar with the request told the Wall Street Journal.

This move could help Iraq reduce its reliance on U.S. air power and potentially allow more American forces to withdraw from the country than had been proposed.

The F-16, made by Lockheed Martin Corp, is the most sophisticated weapons system Iraq has attempted to purchase so far.

When, not if, Iraq is our enemy again this is gonna look as stupid as selling F-14s to Iran back in the day. On the upside, this will increase pressure to come up with better fighters for our side, keeping LM in high clover no matter who is in the White House. Nicely played.