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Apaches, Tankers and AEW Figure in Qatar Spending Spree
Qatar has announced a major new $23 billion defense spending program.
Qatar becomes the fourth customer for the Boeing 737 AEW&C. The company delivered the first aircraft to the Turkish air force in February this year. (photo: Boeing)
Qatar becomes the fourth customer for the Boeing 737 AEW&C. The company delivered the first aircraft to the Turkish air force in February this year. (photo: Boeing)

Qatar has announced a raft of orders for new equipment worth around $23 billion, covering vehicles, vessels and aircraft, plus associated systems and weaponry. The announcements were made on March 26, the last day of the Dimdex show in the Qatari capital Doha, and when deliveries are complete the procurement will represent a major recapitalization and capability enhancement for the Arabian Gulf state's armed forces. Many of the acquisitions are aimed at strengthening the nation’s ability to protect itself in the maritime environment, covering its offshore oilfields in particular, and against potential threats from Iran.

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