Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi, has directed expediting the national air defense system's development plan, reducing its completion period from six years to three. This confirmation came Friday from the Ministry of Defense spokesperson, Major General Yahya Rasoul, who noted the Ministry is actively working to complete the nation's vital defensive system. Major General Rasoul clarified that the Iraqi Armed Forces comprise five main weapons commands: ground, naval, air, air defense, and army aviation. He stressed the necessity for the defensive system's complete and balanced operation to ensure maximum efficiency. He also indicated that both the Air Force and Army Aviation currently possess good capabilities, with continuous efforts underway to complete and enhance these assets. Rasoul explained that the Army Chief of Staff had previously presented a comprehensive six-year study for system development, tailored to the allocated budget. However, following his inspection visit to the Air Defense Command, the Commander-in-Chief directed significantly shortening this duration to just three years. Major General Rasoul affirmed that this time reduction would not negatively impact the quality or building capabilities of the integrated air defense system. The Ministry of Defense spokesperson added that specialized technical delegations are holding continuous meetings with reputable and experienced international companies in this vital field, anticipating a qualitative transformation in Iraq's air defense sector in the coming period. He specified that air defense encompasses integrated systems of high, medium, and short-range missiles and radars, which are currently being completed and updated through these technical engagements. Regarding current equipment, Rasoul affirmed Iraq already possesses highly efficient French radars, which have been effectively distributed across various air defense sectors nationwide. Nevertheless, he emphasized the critical need for comprehensive and integrated system development to ensure modern and reliable defensive coverage commensurate with current and future challenges.