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Qatar, NATO Sign Cooperation Agreement
2018-03-09 Read More...
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, to NATO Headquarters on Wednesday 7 March

MBDA Returns to DIMDEX 2018 as Gold Sponsor
2018-02-20 Read More...
With less than a month to go until the 10th anniversary edition of Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX), the organising committee has announced MBDA as a returning Gold

Fincantieri Named ‘Diamond Sponsor’ for DIMDEX 2018
2018-02-07 Read More...
The organizing committee of the Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX)has announced Fincantieri as ‘Diamond Sponsor’ for its sixth edition, taking place between 12 and 14 March 2018 at Qatar National Convention Centre

Hamad Port Set to Welcome ‘Visiting Warships’ for DIMDEX 2018
2018-02-01 Read More...
As part of the highly anticipated 6th edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX 2018), Hamad Port, one of the Middle East’s largest port, is set to welcome for the first time the Visiting Warship

Second Batch of Turkish Troops Arrive to Qatar
2017-12-29 Read More...
Turkey has sent another group of its troops to Qatar, the Qatari Defense Minister announced on Wednesday as quoted by Turkey’s Daily Sabah news

Nexter’s VBCI Sets New Milestones in Qatar
2017-12-21 Read More...
Nexter Group announced the success of the new VBCI evaluation campaign by Qatari forces. It has demonstrated once again all the performances of the vehicle. The shots, carried out in different weapon system configurations, highlighted the

Qatar Confirms Deal for 24 Typhoon Aircraft
2017-12-12 Read More...
BAE Systems and the Government of the State of Qatar have entered into a contract, valued at approximately £5bn, for the supply of Typhoon aircraft to the Qatar Emiri Air Force along with a bespoke support and training

Qatar Relies on Thales’ Intelligent Systems
2017-12-12 Read More...
Qatar has renewed its trust in the French Rafale team (Dassault Aviation, Thales and Safran) by equipping its air force with 12 new Rafale omnirole combat aircraft fitted with cutting-edge

Qatar, France Ink $14 Billion Military, Aviation Deals
2017-12-11 Read More...
Qatar’s Emir and French President Emmanuel Macron signed 12 billion Euros ($14 billion) in deals during the French President’s visit to Doha last Thursday, including the purchase of 12 French-made Dassault Rafale fighter jets with the

Qatar Acquires 12 Additional Rafale Fighter Jets
2017-12-08 Read More...
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

Qatar Defense Minister Meets US 5th Fleet Commander
2017-11-09 Read More...
Qatar’s Minister of State for Defense Affairs Dr. Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah met Tuesday with Vice Admiral John Aquilino (photo), Commander of the US Naval Forces Central Command and the US Fifth

Qatar Requests Support for F-15QA Fighter Program
2017-11-02 Read More...
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Qatar for support of its F-15QA multi-role fighter aircraft program for an estimated cost of $1.1

Russian Defense Minister Pays First Time Visit to Qatar
2017-10-27 Read More...
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has arrived in Qatar on the first-ever visit, with the signing of an intergovernmental agreement on defense industry cooperation coming shortly

DIMDEX Delegation Meets Industry Leaders at DSEi
2017-09-26 Read More...
Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) concluded a four day visit to the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEi) in London, held from 12 to 15 September; to actively engage with industry leaders and

Qatar Confirms Intention to Buy 24 Typhoon Aircraft
2017-09-19 Read More...
The United Kingdom’s Defence Secretary has welcomed Qatar’s intent to proceed with the purchase of Typhoon aircraft and the further strengthening of the United Kingdom’s defence relationship with the State of

Qatar, France Stage Joint Military Drill
2017-09-18 Read More...
A French frigate has arrived at Hamad Port to participate in a number of maritime exercises with the Qatari

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