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I don't think we'll see a lot of all new true MBTs. I keep reading most Western nations are planning on using their current models for maybe the next 20-30 years. There are some new ones (like the Korean K2 Black Panther, I think). I'd guess in the future new tanks will not have a crew, be...

Mark… I certainly agree that an embargo of the F-16 parts would be useless with so many in production and service around the world. My point in referencing the Tomcat was that it was in service only with the U.S. Navy and only produced here and our embargo still did not completely stop them...

My concern is that selling them them F-16C/Ds and M1s is risky. Any of this equipment can end up in Iran, Russia, North Korea or Syria. Of course so many countries operate and build the F-16 that parts are available from many sources - new or used spares. We may not have a lot of influence...

I'd prefer we sell them equipment when we know it won't end up across the border in Iran. I just don't know about selling them F-16s and M1A2s. Could there be F-16 Fighting Falcons in the future of the Iraqi air force? The Iraqi government asked the Defense Department on Aug. 27 for...