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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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Qatar PM honours security personnel for ensuring ‘safest’ World Cup in tournament history

In the lead up to the event, Qatar partnered with its international partners to exchange expertise in securing the event. Qatar honoured several international security officials on Wednesday for their…

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Qatar bolsters coast with new missile defence system

Qatar’s military spending reached $11.6 billion in 2021, making it one of the top spenders in the Arab world. Qatar inaugurated a new coastal anti-ship missile system at the new…

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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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US hails Qatar’s ‘essential’ efforts in Afghanistan

The Gulf state had evacuated more than 70,000 Afghans and foreigners from the country. The Pentagon has renewed its appreciation for Qatar’s efforts in Afghanistan following a bilateral Military Consultative…

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South Korea to dispatch police officers to Qatar for World Cup security

As the Gulf state gears to be the first in the Middle East to host the World Cup, it has partnered with various countries to help maintain the security of…

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