Client Force Profile
Qatar Armed Forces
القوات المسلحة القطرية — State of Qatar
The Qatar Armed Forces comprise the Qatar Army, Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF), and Qatar Emiri Naval Force. Qatar has undertaken one of the most ambitious defence modernisation programmes in the region, simultaneously acquiring Rafale, Typhoon, and F-15QA fighters — making it the only nation in the world to operate all three simultaneously.
Key Metrics
16,000
Total Armed Forces
All branches combined
~96
Combat Aircraft
QEAF fixed-wing fleet
~30
Main Battle Tanks
Leopard 2A7+ (on order)
~20
Naval Vessels
Corvettes, patrol, landing
$6.8B
Defence Budget
FY 2024 (est.)
~2.5%
GDP on Defence
2024 estimate
Sources: IISS Military Balance 2024; Qatar Ministry of Finance; SIPRI Military Expenditure Database 2024.
Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) Inventory
| Platform / System | Role | Qty (est.) | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dassault Rafale EQ / DQ | Multi-role fighter | 36 | France |
| Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 3 | Multi-role fighter | 24 | UK / Eurofighter consortium |
| Boeing F-15QA Advanced Eagle | Multi-role strike fighter | 36 | USA |
| C-17A Globemaster III | Strategic transport | 4 | USA |
| C-130J Super Hercules | Tactical transport | 4 | USA |
| NH90 TTH | Medium transport helicopter | 16 | NATO consortium |
| AgustaWestland AW139 | Utility / SAR helicopter | 12 | Italy |
Qatar Army — Key Land Systems
| Platform / System | Role | Qty (est.) | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leopard 2A7+ | Main battle tank (on order) | 30 | Germany |
| AMX-30 | Main battle tank (legacy) | ~30 | France |
| VAB Mk III | Armoured personnel carrier | ~160 | France |
| Piranha III | Wheeled APC | ~40 | Switzerland |
| Caesar 155mm SPH | Self-propelled howitzer | 24 | France |
Qatar Emiri Naval Force — Principal Vessels
| Platform / System | Role | Qty (est.) | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doha-class (Gowind 2500) | Corvette | 4 | France (DCNS) |
| Barzan-class (Vita-class) | Fast attack craft (missile) | 4 | UK |
| Damsah-class (Combattante III) | Fast attack craft (missile) | 3 | France |
| Al Deebel-class | Offshore patrol vessel | 4 | Italy |
Active Modernisation Programmes
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Rafale EQ Full Delivery
36 Rafale EQ/DQ fighters contracted in 2015 — all delivered by 2023; follow-on order under discussion
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F-15QA Advanced Eagle
36 F-15QA contracted in 2017 — deliveries ongoing through 2026; AESA radar, JASSM-ER, and advanced EW suite
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Eurofighter Typhoon
24 Typhoon Tranche 3 aircraft contracted in 2017 — deliveries ongoing; most advanced Typhoon variant
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Leopard 2A7+ MBT
30 Leopard 2A7+ main battle tanks contracted with Germany; deliveries from 2024
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Gowind Corvette Programme
4 Gowind 2500 corvettes in service; further naval expansion under evaluation
SORC Engagement
SORC supports Qatar's procurement offices with NSN parts sourcing, export licensing for US-origin F-15QA components under ITAR/FMS frameworks, and compliance advisory for UK Typhoon-related transactions under SIEL/OIEL requirements.
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