Could Somalia Follow Iraq’s Lead in Buying Fighter Jets?

Experts look at how Iraq bought F-16 planes to see if Somalia can successfully purchase JF-17 jets.

Somalia is thinking about buying new fighter jets. They are looking at the JF-17 model. These are planes used for air defense and attacks. To understand if this is a good idea, experts are looking back at Iraq. Years ago, Iraq bought F-16 fighter jets from the United States. This was a big deal. It helped Iraq rebuild its air force. However, it was not easy. It took a lot of money and years of training to get the planes ready to fly. Now, people are comparing that deal to Somalia's current plans. Buying a jet is more than just paying for a plane. You need mechanics to fix them. You need pi…