Qatar: Northrop Grumman, L3Harris and hypersonic defense technology

7 October 2022

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Summary

Qatari Emir Tamim and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Khaled Al-Attiyah continue to study

emerging U.S. hypersonic technology.

Although Doha has been showing interest in various Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman hypersonic detecting radars, it is now reported to be interested in other U.S. hypersonic defense technology that involves L3Harris and Raytheon.

Tactical Report has prepared a 388-word report to shed more light on the subject.

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