U.S.-Israel Strikes on Iran Enter Second Week as Regional Spillover Risks Mount
The United States and Israel launched joint military strikes against Iran on 28 February 2026, marking the start of what has effectively become a U.S.-Iran...
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Pakistan and Qatar Reaffirm Defence Cooperation in Doha Talks Plus Pro
PM Shehbaz's third Qatar visit in five months reaffirms defence ties, as Doha's PATS-2026 gold medal and mediation role deepen a multi-dimensional partnership.
US State Department OK’s $1.96bn Qatar MQ-9B Drone Deal
The United States has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Qatar, involving eight MQ-9B unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and associated equipment, valued at...
Qatar will buy Turkish drones, ships and armoured vehicles
At DIMDEX 2018, Qatar signed deals worth $800 million US with Turkey for the purchase of Bayraktar TB2 drones, patrol and training boats, and NMS...
Fincantieri reveals specifications for Qatar’s future naval ships
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri unveiled the design, specifications and capabilities of Qatar’s forthcoming corvettes, offshore patrol vessels and landing platform dock at DIMDEX 2018.
Russia: Qatar interested in the Sukhoi Su-35
According to Vladimir Kozhin, the Russian Presidential Aide for Cooperation on Defence Technologies, Qatar is interested in the Sukhoi Su-35 multi-role fighter.
Qatar reportedly planning to procure S-400 SAM from Russia
Qatar’s Ambassador to Russia was quoted stating that Doha was in “advanced negotiations” with Moscow for the S-400 long-range air defence system
Qatar increases Hawk trainer purchase from BAE Systems
Qatar has increased its Hawk lead-in fighter-trainer (LIFT) order from BAE Systems from six to nine aircraft, adding to its multi-billion aircraft purchase from the...
Qatar reveals itself as Nurol Makina NMS 4×4 user
The Qatar Armed Forces have revealed themselves as the overseas launch user of Nurol Makina’s NMS 4x4 light armoured vehicle.
Qatar inks $8 billion US deal for 24 Typhoon fighters from UK
Qatar has inked an $8 billion U.S. (£6 billion) deal for 24 Eurofighter Typhoon fighters from BAE Systems. Deliveries will start in 2022.