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Qatar to deploy fighter pilots to Turkey for training as part of security agreement

Around 250 military personnel and 36 warplanes from Qatar are set to fly to Turkey soon for training. Some 36 Qatari fighters and 250 military professionals will be sent to…

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Reports on Qatar’s mandatory service at World Cup ‘misleading’: sources

As Qatar gears up to host Middle East’s first World Cup this November, it has partnered with various countries to help maintain the security of the event. Qatar’s national service…

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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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Milipol Qatar breaks record with $163 million in deals

The 15 edition of Milipol Qatar is scheduled to take place on 29 October 2024. This year’s International Event for Internal Security and Civil Defence, Milipol Qatar 2022, secured successful…

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Qatar receives one of world’s biggest training ships from Turkey

The Gulf state’s military spendings reached $11.6 billion last year, making it one of the top spenders in the Arab world. Qatar’s Ministry of Defense (MOD) on Thursday received the…

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Qatar receives second corvette from Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri

The ships are at least 107 meters long and 14.70 wide with the ability to carry 112 persons on board and hold one NH90 helicopter. Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has delivered…

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Qatar’s spending on military soars by 434%

Overall global military expenditure concluded that the world’s spending passed $2 trillion for the first time. Qatar’s military spending reached $11.6 billion last year, making it one of the top…

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Politics

Qatar, UK commit to enhancing defence relationship

British and Qatari officials have committed to strengthening both countries’ defence relationship during the 12 Squadron headquarters opening. Qatar and the United Kingdom on Wednesday discussed ways to strengthen the…

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US Space Force deploys first ever squadron to Qatar

First group of ‘Spacemen’ sworn in at the Al Udeid air base. The recently-formed United States Space Force has deployed a squadron of 20 airmen to the Khor Al Udeid…

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