Qatar outlines air defence and counter-drone priorities
Qatar’s defence minister Saud bin Abdulrahman said the country is strengthening defence capabilities alongside mediation and dialogue, QNA reported on 19…
Qatar’s defence minister Saud bin Abdulrahman said the country is strengthening defence capabilities alongside mediation and dialogue, QNA reported on 19 October 2026.
He identified air defence, counter-drone capabilities and electronic warfare as priorities. He also described plans for a regional partnership and a defence-industries centre to be announced later. The remarks concern planned initiatives, not confirmation that the centre has opened.
A Qatar Emiri Air Force Rafale aircraft; archive photograph.
Source: qna.org.qa.
Photo credit: Staff Sgt. Sean Carnes.
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