Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi Chairs a Meeting of the Air Defence Command ••••• Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi chaired today, Sunday, a meeting of the Air Defence Command, attended by the Director of the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and the Chief of Staff of the Army. During the meeting, the plan for building and developing the capabilities of the Air Defence Command and enhancing its readiness was discussed, in a manner that ensures the protection of Iraqi airspace and achieves sovereignty. The meeting also discussed contracts concluded with foreign companies to equip the Air Defence Command with advanced specialized systems, with emphasis on expediting the execution and delivery under these contracts, thereby contributing to completing the air defence system and enhancing its capabilities to monitor and control Iraqi airspace. ••••• Media Office of the Prime Minister August 16, 2026