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Republican senators attempt to block $500mn sale of US drones to Qatar

Doha has been eyeing American military drones, however the purchase was delayed due to objection by several officials. US Congress representatives sent a letter to government officials on Monday to…

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US official says Washington to look into Qatar’s F-35 request

The Israeli government has opposed Qatar’s purchase of the US warplanes, while the UAE has struck a deal for the fighter-jets. The US envoy for Arabian Peninsula Affairs said on…

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Qatar ‘frustrated’ at delayed US response to drone purchase requests: report

Qatar’s government had sent in a formal request for four armed MQ-9B Predator drones over a year ago. Qatar has reportedly expressed its frustration at Washington’s delay of a purchase…

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No flying drones without permission, Qatar officials warn

Photo for illustrative purposes only. Credit: Pixabay It is against the law to operate remotely piloted air systems (RPAS) in Qatar without government permission, the country’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has…

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Qatar to step up military security with its own drone technology

General Khalid bin Ahmad Al Kuwari, director of the Qatar Armed Forces' Reconnaissance and Surveillance Center (RSC), reportedly said the remote-controlled aircraft would help boost the country's security.

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Flying drones without official permission is a crime in Qatar

The notice comes as drones, which are remote-controlled aircraft, grow in popularity within Qatar and around the world. Many use cameras attached to drones to capture unique and previously unseen aerial angles of local landmarks.

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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.

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New rules in the works to regulate drone usage in Qatar

The development comes amid a regional crackdown on civilian use of drones, which tend to spark safety and privacy concerns, especially if the equipment is fitted with a camera.

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