All Qatar Emiri Air Force articles
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NewsQatar takes first pair of NH90 NFHs
Qatar has received its first two of an eventual 12 NH Industries (NHI) NH90 NFH naval helicopters.
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NewsJoint UK-Qatar Typhoon squadron launches first flights
A joint UK-Qatar Eurofighter Typhoon unit has conducted its first flights, with 12 Sqn employing Royal Air Force-owned assets.
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NewsFirst F-15QA fighter flown for Qatar
Boeing has conducted a 90min first flight with Qatar’s lead F-15QA fighter, describing the model as “the most advanced version” of the twin-engined type ever manufactured.
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NewsTyphoons, Rafales star in Qatar’s annual flypast
Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoons and Qatari Dassault Rafales took part in a flypast over Doha on 18 December.
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NewsQatar gains approval for repeat Apache purchase
Qatar could be set to double the strength of its incoming fleet of Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, with the US Department of State having approved a potential 24-unit follow-on buy worth $3 billion.
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NewsQatar makes first payment against Typhoon buy
Qatar's programme to acquire 24 Eurofighter Typhoons and nine BAE Systems Hawk advanced jet trainers has come into effect, after Doha made its first financial commitment against the deal.
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NewsQatar picks Sniper pod for Rafale fleet
Qatar's future fleet of Dassault Rafale fighters will be equipped with Lockheed Martin Sniper targeting pods, the US company has announced.
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Jordan, Qatar to acquire DB-110 reconnaissance pods
Jordan and Qatar have been confirmed as new customers for United Technologies Aerospace Systems' DB-110 tactical reconnaissance pod, under deals worth a combined $51.2 million.
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Qatar formalises deal for 24 Eurofighters
Qatar has entered a deal to obtain 24 Eurofighter Typhoon fighters just days after confirming an order for 12 additional Dassault Rafales.
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NewsQatar adds a dozen more Rafales to order
Qatar will operate a future fleet of 36 Dassault Rafale fighters, having signed an option to boost a previous commitment for 24 of the type.
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NewsQatar closes in on Typhoon acquisition
Qatar has signalled its intention to acquire 24 Eurofighter Typhoons, in a move which would further strengthen its future air combat capabilities.
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NewsQatar signs deal for 24 AH-64E Apaches
Boeing and the US government have signed a contract for the provision of 24 AH-64E Apache rotorcraft to Qatar.
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NewsPARIS: Boeing announces repeat C-17 order for Qatar
Qatar is to boost its fleet of C-17 strategic transports to total eight aircraft, Boeing confirmed on the opening day of the show.
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NewsFirst PC-21s head for Qatar
Pilatus has delivered its first two PC-21 trainers to Qatar, with the pair having left its Stans manufacturing site in Switzerland for the Middle East on 29 September.
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Qatar picks Thales for optionally-piloted aircraft project
Qatar’s armed forces have signed a memorandum of understanding with Thales linked to the development of an optionally-piloted aircraft capability.
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NewsQatar fighter request attracts Typhoon display
Qatar has started the process of seeking a replacement for its small fleet of Dassault Mirage 2000-5 fighters.