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Qatar Requests RIM-116C and RIM-116C-2 Rolling Airframe Missiles
2016-04-26 Read More...
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Qatar for RIM-116C and RIM-116C-2 Rolling Airframe Missiles and associated equipment, training, and support. The estimated cost is $260

Milipol Qatar Launches New, More Interactive Website
2016-04-22 Read More...
After several months of intense review, strategic planning and brand awareness needs, Milipol Qatar officially launched its newly designed website. The new website is more informative, more engaging and more

US Set to Approve Boeing Fighter Jet Sales to Qatar, Kuwait
2016-04-21 Read More...
The US government is poised to approve two long-delayed sales of Boeing fighter jets to Qatar and Kuwait, and could announce the multibillion-dollar deals during President Barack Obama's visit to the Gulf this week, according to two sources familiar

Qatar’s Emir, Defense Minister Meet Director of US Missile Defense Agency
2016-04-19 Read More...
Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met at the Emiri Diwan Office Sunday with Commander of the US Central Command General Joseph Leonard Votel and his accompanying delegation on the occasion of their visit to the

Qatar’s Coastguard Patrol Boats to Receive SharpEye™ Radar
2016-04-14 Read More...
Kelvin Hughes is to supply its SharpEye™ S-band radar together with its new 12kW radar for 17 patrol boats currently being built at ARES Shipyard, Turkey for Qatar’s Coast and Borders Security

U.S. Deploys B-52 Bombers to Qatar for Fight Against ISIS
2016-04-12 Read More...
The U.S. Air Force deployed B-52 bombers to Qatar on Saturday to join the fight against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS), the first time they have been based in the Middle East since the end of the Gulf War in

Airbus D&S to Enhance Qatar Armed Forces Command and Control Capabilities
2016-04-04 Read More...
Airbus Defence and Space (Airbus D&S) has been awarded a contract to provide Qatar Armed Forces (QAF) with a multi-mission Direct Receiving Station and image analysis

MBDA to Supply Coastal Missile Systems to Qatar
2016-04-01 Read More...
MBDA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the supply of a coastal defense system for the Qatar Emiri Naval Force (QENF) during this week’s DIMDEX (Doha, Qatar, 29-31 March

Qatar Armed Forces Select Thales SEARCHMASTER® Radar
2016-04-01 Read More...
At this year’s DIMDEX exhibition (Doha, 29-31 March 2016), the Qatar Armed Forces have announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the selection of the Thales SEARCHMASTER® multirole surveillance radar. The radar will equip their Optionally

Qatar, France Sign €6.7 Billion Contract for 24 Rafale Jets at DIMDEX
2016-03-31 Read More...
DIMDEX 2016 opened Tuesday with a €6.7 billion contract signing ceremony between Qatar and Rafale International (Dassault Aviation) for 24 Rafale fighter

Qatar’s Emir Meets Defense Ministers, Chiefs-of-Staff Attending DIMDEX
2016-03-31 Read More...
HH the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met with the Ministers of Defense and Chiefs of Staff of the Armed Forces of brotherly and friendly countries participating in the 5th Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference

Qatari Emiri Naval Officers Visit Raytheon’s RAM Factory
2016-03-31 Read More...
Senior Officers from the Qatari Emiri Naval Forces toured the world’s largest missile making facility in Tucson, Arizona, to learn more about Raytheon’s Rolling Airframe Missile’s (RAM) capabilities and to see its manufacturing in

Qatar’s Emir Patronizes DIMDEX 2016
2016-03-30 Read More...
Qatar’s Emir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani patronized the opening of the 5th Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2016) at Qatar National Convention Center on Tuesday morning.

HALO Maritime Defense Systems Exhibits at DIMDEX 2016
2016-03-30 Read More...
HALO Maritime Defense Systems (HMDS) is exhibiting its new Guardian® Marine Gate at Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition & Conference - DIMDEX

16 U.S. Companies Participate at DIMDEX 2016
2016-03-29 Read More...
Nearly 20 U.S. companies are participating at the Doha International Maritime Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2016) taking place at the Qatar National Convention Centre in Doha from 29-31 March

Airbus Group’s Maritime and Defence Solutions at DIMDEX
2016-03-29 Read More...
Airbus Defence and Space, a division of Airbus Group, is showcasing a wide portfolio of products and solutions at the 5th edition of DIMDEX (Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference) taking place from March

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