The delivery of the corvette “Semaisma”, the fourth and last of the Al Zubarah-class ordered to Fincantieri by the Qatari Ministry of Defence within the national naval acquisition program, took place yesterday at the Muggiano (La Spezia) shipyard. The ceremony was attended by, among others, by Staff Major General (Sea) …
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At the presence of Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs, H.E. Dr. Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah, and Italian Minister of Defense, Guido Crosetto, the launching ceremony of “Al Fulk”, the amphibious vessel (LPD – Landing Platform Dock) ordered to Fincantieri by the Qatari Ministry …
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The delivery of the corvette “Al Khor”, the third of the Al Zubarah-class of four vessels ordered to Fincantieri by the Qatari Ministry of Defence within the national naval acquisition program, took place today at the Muggiano (La Spezia) shipyard. The ceremony was attended by Staff Major General Hilal Al …
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On Monday, 15 August 2022, the first Typhoon aircraft was delivered to the Qatar Armed Forces at a roll-out ceremony hosted by Cliff Robson, BAE Systems Group, Managing Director Air. The event was held at BAE Systems’ facility in Warton, United Kingdom, under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Khalid bin …
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A new milestone for the International Flight Training School (IFTS), the advanced flight training centre for air force pilots from all over the world, launched in collaboration between the Italian Air Force and Leonardo. The first six students from the Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) have concluded phase IV of the Advanced/Lead-In to …
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At the presence of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State of Qatar for Defence Affairs H.E. Dr. Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah and Italian Minister of Defense, Hon. Lorenzo Guerini, the delivery of the second OPV (Offshore Patrol Vessels) “Sheraouh”, ordered to Fincantieri by the Qatari Ministry of …
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The keel laying of the amphibious vessel (LPD – Landing Platform Dock) ordered to Fincantieri by the Qatari Ministry of Defence within the national naval acquisition program, took place at the Palermo shipyard. The ceremony, held in a restricted format and in full compliance with anti-contagion requirements, was attended by …
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The delivery of the corvette “Damsah”, the second of the Al Zubarah-class of four vessels ordered to Fincantieri by the Qatari Ministry of Defence within the national naval acquisition program, took place today at the Muggiano (La Spezia) shipyard. The ceremony, held in a restricted format and in full compliance …
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The first two NH90 helicopters, dedicated to naval missions, of the Qatar Emiri Air Force were delivered from Leonardo’s Venice Tessera final assembly line (Italy). The Qatar Emiri Air Force is one of the NH90 End Users to operate both the TTH and NFH versions of the NH90 for a …
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The strategic cooperation between Italian Army Aviation, Qatari Emiri Air Force (QEAF) and Leonardo Company allowed to achieve 2000 flight hours in training Qatari crews on board of NH-90 helicopter. Professional training for Qatari personnel is one of the most important activities carried out by the Army Aviation and this …
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