Qatar’s terms for finalizing Saab 340 AEW&C deal amid competing offers

19 June 2025

IntelligenceNote

Summary

The Qatari Ministry of Defense (MoD) is still in talks with the Swedish defense firm Saab to procure

three advanced Saab 340 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft.

The note provides a comprehensive overview of the following:

Conditions imposed by Qatar to conclude the deal
Saab’s reaction to the Qatari conditions
An offer submitted to Doha by another company
Qatar’s views on the offer

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