Qatar: CoS Al-Mannai’s Armed Forces priorities

By Tactical Report Defense Desk

19 October 2026

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Summary

Lieutenant General Jassim Al-Mannai has served as Chief of Staff (CoS) of the Qatar Armed Forces

since November 2024, overseeing readiness assessments, modernization plans, joint exercises with partner forces, and military coordination with regional and international allies.

The February 2026 outbreak of the U.S.-Iran war and subsequent attacks on Qatar have since placed greater emphasis on the Armed Forces’ readiness, air defense, and ability to sustain operations under attack.

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