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V2X Employees Fear Retaliation After Deadly Iraq Drone Attack

4/5/2026

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A drone attack in Erbil, Iraq, killed a colleague and injured others among V2X employees.
Employees report inadequate safety measures and pressure to stay in Iraq.
Many employees, primarily American, Indian, and Kenyan, fear retaliation from management.
V2X has not arranged evacuations.
Employees allege the company downplays threats to avoid losing contracts, causing frustration as evacuees remain stranded due to closed airspace.

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Story summary

A drone attack in Erbil, Iraq, killed a colleague and injured others among V2X employees.
Employees report inadequate safety measures and pressure to stay in Iraq.
Many employees, primarily American, Indian, and Kenyan, fear retaliation from management.
V2X has not arranged evacuations.
Employees allege the company downplays threats to avoid losing contracts, causing frustration as evacuees remain stranded due to closed airspace.