Paul McLeary writes the deals come as the country aims to address sectarian violence and terrorist attacks.
“Iraq is moving back to a primary state of civil war, and its internal focus is coming back to counterinsurgency and counterterrorism, ” Anthony Cordesman of the Center for Strategic and International Studies told Defense News.
One set of transactions valued at up to $1.9 billion combined includes 50 General Dynamics Land Systems-made (NYSE: GD) Stryker infantry carriers and 12 Bell Helicopters, Defense News reports.
Another $2.4 billion deal covers 681 Raytheon-made (NYSE: RTN) anti-aircraft missiles as well as projectile launchers and other components, according to the report
A five-year maintenance program for U.S.-made military vehicles valued at $750 million is a priority for both U.S. and Iraqi defense officials, McLeary reports.