New Market Report Now Available: Iraq Defence & Security Report Q4 2013

Iraq is struggling to emerge from a decade of civil war which followed the United States-led invasion to depose former president Saddam Hussein in 2003. Since his removal, the country has suffered significant levels of violence. Initially, this was directed against US armed forces and the militaries of other countries which participated in the offensive to remove Saddam, although the violence later assumed a more sectarian edge, with Shia and Sunni extremist groups acting against elements of the population and government which they perceived as hostile. The resulting disintegration in security reached a peak in 2006, although the corresponding 'surge' by the United States in troops and materiel did lead to a gradual lessening in the frequency of attacks and an overall improvement in the security situation.

The armed forces of the United States and its allies have now withdrawn from the country, although the violence continues. Although in arguably a better condition than their counterparts in Afghanistan, the Iraqi armed forces are still struggling to bring security to the country and insurgent attacks continue around the country. The worst violence is seen in Baghdad, the Iraqi capital, with Kurdish and Shia areas experiencing a more benign security environment. This report examines the posture of the Iraqi armed forces and the ongoing procurement programmes aimed at bolstering their capabilities. The overall conclusion remains that, while the security situation is progressively improving in the country, Iraq remains a long way from peace.

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