Qatar-Turkey: BARQ JV’s strategic expansion

5 June 2026

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Summary

Barzan Holdings and ASELSAN established the BARQ joint venture (JV) in 2018 to support

defense-industrial cooperation between Qatar and Turkey, with a focus on localizing selected technologies and building defense electronics capabilities in Qatar.

Unlock the full note for more on the BARQ joint venture’s updated status on technology transfer and sovereignty sustainment; transfer lines; and ASELSAN’s role as a regional sustainment and adaptation platform.

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