Qatar: Emir Tamim, F-35 and F-16Vnote

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani is said to have recently received signals from the Pentagon about the necessity of him opting for the acquisition of new fighter jets from the United States. The following 406-word report sheds light on the subject and tells what about these signals and what about the Emir’s reaction. [Partly reproduced in Tactical Weekly (Issue No 21/40 – October 3, 2014)]