DefenceTalkLeonardo will develop a Naval Operation Centre for coordinating operations at sea. The agreement falls in the framework of current MBDA programs and activities in the Country Technologies for a full at sea situational awareness, covering all spectrum of security, to support decisions and enhance cooperation with national agencies With a strong presence onsite, which […]https://www.defencetalk.com/leonardo-to-enhance-naval-surveillance-of-qatar-78489/

DefenceTalkBoeing successfully completed the first flight of the F-15QA fighter, the most advanced version of the jet ever manufactured. Developed for the Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF), the jet demonstrated its next-generation capabilities during its 90-minute mission. The flight took off and landed from Lambert International Airport in St. Louis. “We are very proud of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/boeings-f-15-qatar-advanced-fighter-jet-completes-1st-flight-75171/

DefenceTalkHis Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, on Wednesday attended a reception ceremony to welcome the first squadron of Rafale fighter jets of the Qatari Amiri Air Force from France. The reception was attended by officers, non-commissioned officers and members of the squadron Al Adiyat. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/first-rafale-fighter-jet-squadron-arrives-in-qatar-72317/

DefenceTalkDOHA: Qatar’s defence minister said on Tuesday that his country’s long-term strategic “ambition” is to join the Western military defence alliance NATO. Speaking on the anniversary of a year-long bitter Gulf diplomatic dispute, which has seen Qatar separated from its former regional allies, Khalid bin Mohamed Al-Attiyah said Qatar wanted to become a full member […]https://www.defencetalk.com/qatar-says-it-wants-to-join-nato-71710/

DefenceTalkQatar is interested in acquiring Russian anti-aircraft missile systems S-400 Triumf, and negotiations are in advanced stages, Qatar’s Ambassador to Russia Fahad bin Mohammed Al-Attiyah said in an interview with TASS. “The answer is yes, we are already in advanced negotiations,” the diplomat said, specifying that the negotiations are indeed about “air defense systems and […]https://www.defencetalk.com/qatar-plans-to-buy-s-400-air-defense-missiles-from-russia-71171/

DefenceTalkThe air force of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been ordered “not to escalate” a civil aviation dispute with regional rival Qatar, a military official said on Tuesday. “From the beginning of the Qatari provocations, we were given instructions from our superiors not to escalate in this area as part of our commitment to […]https://www.defencetalk.com/uae-air-force-instructed-not-to-escalate-qatar-air-dispute-71144/

DefenceTalkA multi-billion pound contract to supply Qatar with 24 Typhoon aircraft has been signed today, supporting thousands of British manufacturing jobs. The Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson and his Qatari counterpart, Khalid bin Mohammed al Attiyah, oversaw the signing of the deal for 24 Typhoons, building on the Statement of Intent signed in September. In addition, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/qatar-signs-6bn-eurofighter-contract-70987/

DefenceTalkSAINT-CLOUD, France — In the presence of the President of the French Republic, Mr. Emmanuel Macron, and his Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Qatar Armed Forces and Dassault Aviation signed an agreement on future cooperation and the exercise of an option for 12 Rafale. This new order follows on from the contract […]https://www.defencetalk.com/qatar-acquires-an-additional-12-rafale-70978/

DefenceTalkThe United States government on Wednesday approved a $1.1 billion deal to service Qatar’s F-15 fighter jets despite the diplomatic stand-off between the Gulf emirate and its neighbors. Qatar, home to one of the largest US military bases in the Middle East, is locked in a bitter dispute with Washington’s other Arab allies in the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-approves-1-bln-qatar-arms-deal-despite-gulf-crisis-70725/

DefenceTalkSaudi Arabia and Britain signed a framework deal for military cooperation, Saudi state media said Tuesday, just two days after Gulf rival Qatar signed a deal to buy jet fighters from the European nation. The agreement came after Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed security ties with visiting British Defence Secretary Michael Fallon in […]https://www.defencetalk.com/britain-saudi-arabia-sign-military-cooperation-deal-70513/