Qatar and MBDA have inked a $1.11 billion U.S. contract to supply the Qatar Emiri Navy with anti-ship missiles as well as short and long-range surface-to-air missiles.
Dassault Aviation has recently received Doha’s down payment in support of a $6.9 billion U.S deal for 24 Rafale multi-role fighters (as well as requisite training and maintenance support and ammunition) signed in May 2015.
The YJ-21 – also known as the Eagle Strike 21 – is a new hypersonic anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) designed for striking large, high-value naval targets, such as aircraft carriers.
Turkey is reportedly negotiating for 40 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft in a deal worth $5.6 billion USD. The United Kingdom is leading the Consortium in talks with Turkey.