Israel launched on 9/9/2025 an airstrike against Hamas leaders located in Doha, exposing weaknesses in Qatar’s air defense posture.
The strike was carried out with air-launched ballistic missiles (ALBM), fired from Israeli fighter jets operating over the Red Sea.
As a result, Doha is placing efforts to enhance its ballistic missile defense (BMD) capabilities.
These efforts include procuring advanced air defense systems.
The note provides an overview of the following aspects:
- A leading defense company Qatar has approached for a deal
- The air defense system eyed by Qatar
- The options presented by the company
- Qatari officials overseeing the talks
- Qatari entity expected to be involved
