Qatar Defence News

Bilateral Relations Sensors

Iran strikes AN/FPS-132 early warning radar in Qatar

01 Mar, 13:25
5 mins

Iran hit the AN/FPS-132 strategic missile warning radar in Qatar, escalating the conflict into the sensor layer of US regional missile defence architecture.

Air

Türkiye Has Secured 44 Eurofighters, Final 12 Still in Play

20 Feb, 01:21
3 mins

As Eurofighter negotiations with Qatar advance, Oman remains engaged, preserving the possibility of expanding Türkiye’s fleet to between 44 and 56 aircraft.

Navy / Maritime Expo and Air Show

DIMDEX 2026: M23 Shows T-series Special Forces Submarine

25 Jan, 00:15

Italian submarine builder known for small-sized designs, M23, displayed the T-series special forces delivery submarine alongside the C-series for Qatar.

Air Logistics Sensors

Oman fades out, Qatar fades in with 12 more Eurofighters

22 Jan, 17:45
4 mins

Türkiye’s Eurofighter Typhoon sourcing plan may shift from Oman to Qatar, as Ankara weighs 12 additional Tranche 3A aircraft to avoid radar modernisation.

Navy / Maritime Unmanned Systems Expo and Air Show

Qatar's Coast Guard ULAQ USV Makes Debut at DIMDEX 2026

21 Jan, 17:10
1 min

Qatar Emiri Coast Guard’s ULAQ 11 PSV USV fitted with 12.7 mm RCWS made its debut during the DIMDEX 2026 defence exhibition held in Qatar’s capital, Doha.

Navy / Maritime Defence Politics Expo and Air Show

TAIS and Barzan Sign MoU for Cooperation on Frigates

20 Jan, 19:52
1 min

TAIS Shipyards and Qatari Barzan Holdings announced the signing of a MoU during the DIMDEX 2026 defence exhibition, covering cooperation on frigate projects.

Expo and Air Show

ASELSAN and Barzan sign DIMDEX deals to expand BARQ JV

20 Jan, 14:19
1 min

Turkiye’s ASELSAN has signed multiple agreements with Qatar-based Barzan Holdings at DIMDEX 2026 in Doha, expanding the scope of their joint venture BARQ.

Unmanned Systems Expo and Air Show

STM–Barzan Strengthens Unmanned Systems Capabilities in Doha

20 Jan, 11:57
2 mins

STM has signed an MoU with Barzan to collaborate on the joint production and development of advanced unmanned aerial systems and unmanned naval platforms.

Navy / Maritime Weapon / Missile Expo and Air Show

ROKETSAN Joins the DIMDEX 2026 Defence Exhibition at Doha

19 Jan, 17:34

ROKETSAN is among the attendants from Türkiye in DIMDEX 2026 defence exhibition held at Qatar’s capital Doha with its guided munitions and missile launchers.

Navy / Maritime

Dearsan Launches MAC 50 Fast Attack Craft for Qatari Navy

20 Nov, 16:55
2 mins

Dearsan launches Qatar’s first 50-metre MAC 50 FAC, marking a major milestone in the two-vessel programme and moving the project into the outfitting phase.

Air Bilateral Relations

Turkiye-Qatar Talks for Eurofighter T3A on a Good Track

16 Nov, 23:17
3 mins

Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan stated that Turkiye and Qatar have reached a mutual understanding on the transfer of Eurofighter Tranche 3A.

Navy / Maritime Air

Türkiye Denies Eurofighter Purchase Talks with Qatar

10 Oct, 10:57
2 mins

Ankara has played down reports that Türkiye will procure 10–12 Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 3A fighters following last week’s official visit to Qatar.

Bilateral Relations

President Trump Announces Major Defence Contract with Qatar

19 May, 21:39
2 mins

U.S. President Donald Trump announced defence contracts worth $42 billion and an investment worth $10 billion on the Al Udeid Air Base were signed with Qatar.