The US State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale to the United Arab Emirates for over 14,000 Paveway guided bombs and Joint Direct Attack Munition kits worth an estimated $785 million.
The Canadian firm will design and develop a comprehensive Naval training center, as well as a suite of helicopter simulators and training devices for the Joint Aviation Command.
As Qatar upgrades its military and defensive capabilities ahead of the 2022 World Cup, experts have called for the need to install advanced short-range air defense systems.
As US President Barack Obama visits with Gulf nations with week, expectations for concrete solutions to regional security issues remain low among experts.
France and Qatar completed the deal for 24 Dassault Rafale fighter jets at the opening day of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference.