Now that the updated Iraqi plans in regard to their purchase of 516 military aircraft, from the United States and France, has been released, its interesting to note how quickly France got involved in the bargain. Once one of most vociferous voices denouncing the U.S. quickly is there to benefit from war munitions.
I think we should always bear in mind that France is out for France and France alone. They have no moral credibility objecting to U.S. plans.
The aircraft would be delivered to Iraq from 2011 to 2015; the first order is for 108 combat aircraft from the US and France, and is to be delivered in 2011.