Defence Ties Archives

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‘Historic partnership’: Qatar and UK vow closer cooperation in economy, defence

Last year, Qatar announced plans to invest some £10 billion in the UK’s economy under a strategic investment deal. Qatar and the United Kingdom engaged in discussions over “close cooperation”…

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Qatar-France take on defence ties during French military official’s visit to Doha

France was among the countries that took part in maintaining the security of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Qatar and France discussed the enhancement of defence ties on…

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Italy delivers ‘Semaisma’ warfare vessel to Qatar

In 2017, Fincantieri agreed to establish a branch in Doha as a subsidiary licensed by the Qatar Financial Centre. Italian ship building company, Fincantieri, delivered the “Semaisma” ship, fourth and…

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Amir Tamim, Italian president meet in Rome ‘to advance’ bilateral partnership

Doha’s envoy to Rome said that the two countries “would discuss economic and investment relations” in numerous sectors including energy. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani travelled to Italy…

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Qatar launches ‘Al Fulk’ warfare vessel in Italy

Rome is among Doha’s key international defence partners. Qatar took part in the launching ceremony of the ‘Al Fulk’ warship in Italy’s Palermo shipyard on Wednesday. In a statement on…

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Pentagon green-lights potential $1 billion anti-drone system sale to Qatar

The Pentagon said the possible sale “will not alter the basic military balance in the region.” The United States has approved the potential sale of an anti-drone system to Qatar,…

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US centcom commander ‘confident’ in Qatar’s security capabilities during World Cup

The Gulf state hosts the Al-Udeid Airbase, the largest American military post in the Middle East. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) expressed its confidence in Qatar’s security capabilities during the…

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Qatar to receive UK typhoon fighter jets ahead of World Cup

The Gulf state is one of the UK’s most important defence customers. Qatar is set to receive its first Typhoon aircraft from the UK this month as part of wider…

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DIMDEX 2022: How Qatar expanded its navy significantly

The Gulf state has major defence deals with its international partners, including the US, Italy, Turkey and France. The seventh annual Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX) has…

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