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Turkish Aerospace seeks to hire Qatar University students under new MoU

The Gulf state and Turkey have long cooperated in numerous fields. Qatar University (QU) and Turkish Aerospace agreed to strengthen their cooperation in research and engineering through a memorandum of…

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DIMDEX 2022: Qatar’s role has an “important strategic impact”

Boeing displays the F15-QA jet and sees the agreement with Qatari Amiri Air Force as “significant milestone.” Militaries and defence companies gather from around the world in Doha at Defence…

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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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How does Qatar use its military power as a means to build influence?

Despite Qatar trying to maintain its position as a neutral player, its use of military lever for alliance building has been firmly western-centric. The biannual Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition…

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News

Qatar to buy QR32.6bn worth of arms as part of military build-up

The bulk of this year’s number came from the ceremonial signing of a QR27.75 contract to purchase 24 French-made Rafale fighter jets, a deal that was first announced nearly a year ago.

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News

UK officials push for multibillion-dollar weapons deals with Qatar

Last week, the two countries signed a new 10-year pact that will lead to more training, joint exercises, high-level visits and, the UK hopes, additional military sales.

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News

Defense minister: Qatar-made drones to fly over Doha next year

According to QNA, Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah said that the country has been working on a drone production project with Germany, as part of efforts to shore up Qatar’s defenses.

News

Warships arrive in Doha Port, marking start of Dimdex military show

During the 2014 edition of the biennial show – which is not open to the public – Qatar signed agreements to purchase some US$24 billion in arms.

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Business

Qatar’s military build-up continues with $24bn in new arms deals

Qatar's Armed Forces announced plans to purchase new tanks, helicopters, warships and other equipment at the wrap-up of the annual DIMDEX maritime defense fair this week.

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