At the DIMDEX Exhibition in Doha (19-22 January 2026), the Qatar Emiri Air Force signed an order for Ground Master 200 MM/A radars and Ground Master 400 Alpha radars, intended to strengthen the country’s airspace sovereignty.
The evolution of threats and conflicts in the airspace, particularly related to recent drone incursions, makes it essential for Armed Forces to have accurate and effective detection capabilities at all times means to process and take benefit of these new information and integrate the result into their national legacy systems. To address these critical issues, countries such as Qatar are increasingly investing in high-performance radars.
Easily deployable, Thales radars are essential assets for long-range and medium-range detection of all types of threats, regardless of the environment. The GM200 MM/A is an advanced aerial multi-mission radar, with outstanding performances on small targets, up to a distance of 350km. The GM400α offers superior situational awareness, with an unmatched tracking ability from low, slow, small to highly maneuvering threats, even in a dense clutter.
Benefiting from a Secure Digital Integration Platform (SDIP), a true force multiplier, the GM200 MM/A and GM400α radars provide an outstanding air picture with unequalled performance on difficult targets. This architecture also enables the preservation of a high-quality air picture with instant broadcasting, thanks to Secure network capabilities. The SDIP solution will allow the user to subsequently integrate all existing non-US sensors into a single Air Picture.
In addition to the radars, the Qatar Emiri Air Force will benefit from an experienced Thales local team which will be responsible for maintenance and operator training on a daily basis until 2036. With more than 200 Ground Master family radars sold worldwide, Thales proves once again that this solution is widely recognised for its performance and high level of reliability.
“We are proud to contribute to Qatar’s airspace sovereignty with our integrated air surveillance system based on our advanced medium and long-range tactical radars. The GM200 MM/A and the GM400α will support the Qatar Emiri Air Force in maintaining sovereignty and protecting their airspace against drones and other threats. This contract further demonstrates the enduring partnership between Thales and Qatar,” said Raphael Desi, Vice-President Integrated Airspace-protection Systems activities Thales.
Thales has been a trusted partner of the State of Qatar for over 40 years, providing technologically advanced solutions for the Defence, Public Security, Civil Aviation, Space, Enterprise and Cybersecurity markets. Thales supports the local economy and the country’s sovereignty through digital technologies in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030.
Thales is a global leader in advanced technologies in advanced for the Defence, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital sectors. Its portfolio of products and services addresses several major challenges: sovereignty, security, sustainability and inclusion.
The Group invests more than €4 billion per year in Research & Development in key areas, particularly for critical environments, such as Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum and cloud technologies.
Thales has more than 83,000 employees in 68 countries. In 2024, the Group generated sales of €20.6 billion.
