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ORAC 18th Sep 2017 05:25

Qatar sign up for 24 Typhoons
 
Defence Secretary strengthens UK-Qatar Defence relationship

During a visit to the Gulf state today, Sir Michael Fallon and his Qatari counterpart, Khalid bin Mohammed al Attiyah, signed a Statement of Intent concerning Qatar’s proposed purchase of 24 Typhoon aircraft........

Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon said:

After a number of years of negotiations between our two countries, I am delighted to have been able to sign today with Qatar’s Defence Minister, this Statement of Intent on the purchase of 24 Typhoon aircraft by Qatar.

This will be the first major defence contract with Qatar, one of the UK’s strategic partners. This is an important moment in our defence relationship and the basis for even closer defence co-operation between our two countries. We also hope that this will help enhance security within the region across all Gulf allies and enhance Typhoon interoperability across the GCC.

The security of the GCC, of all Gulf countries, is critical to the UK’s own security.....

seafury45 18th Sep 2017 06:42

Isn't only a few weeks ago that Qatar was labelled "terrorist", at least by other Arab states. How will this deal affect the UK's dealings with those countries?

Tashengurt 18th Sep 2017 06:58

Yup, surprised BAe would risk upsetting the Saudi cash cow.

Heathrow Harry 18th Sep 2017 07:35

We need the money...................

Fareastdriver 18th Sep 2017 07:36

The Saudis aren't going to risk their credit line at the Playboy Club.

pr00ne 18th Sep 2017 07:37

USA signed an arms deal worth billions with them the other month, do they need the money?

drustsonoferp 18th Sep 2017 07:59

It means the Typhoon production line stays open longer: we need to keep hold of manufacturing expertise. Good news.

Davef68 18th Sep 2017 09:15

Curious buying Typhoons after also buying Rafales and F15s

ORAC 18th Sep 2017 09:53

they're not buying aircraft, they're buying friends and insurance policies.....

Heathrow Harry 18th Sep 2017 10:20

"USA signed an arms deal worth billions with them the other month, do they need the money?"

yes TBH -every arms industry is desperate for sales right now...............

in fact if you are talking to the likes of India you are beyond desperate.................

Cazalet33 18th Sep 2017 10:53


They're not [buying] aircraft, they're buying friends and insurance policies.
A very shrewd observation, Mr O.

airpolice 18th Sep 2017 15:24

They're not buying anything yet, just stating an intent to do so in the future.

How firm is that deal, compared to the situation where the UK agreed to buy carriers, that were (almost) as expensive to cancel, as they were to purchase?

If Qatar fails to buy the 24 Typhoons, how much will they pay in penalty costs?

ORAC 18th Sep 2017 16:38

The cover doesn't start till the premium is paid...

Jackonicko 18th Sep 2017 18:47


Originally Posted by Davef68 (Post 9895305)
Curious buying Typhoons after also buying Rafales and F15s

Hardly - Qatar made it clear that they needed 72 new fighters to replace their 12 Mirage 2000s, and that they hoped to get three different types from three different suppliers.

Jackonicko 18th Sep 2017 18:48


Originally Posted by ORAC (Post 9895344)
they're not buying aircraft, they're buying friends and insurance policies.....

And training opportunities, doctrine, exchange officers, etc.

Bing 18th Sep 2017 19:49


Qatar made it clear that they needed 72 new fighters to replace their 12 Mirage 2000s
Jesus, how good was the Mirage 2000!?

ORAC 18th Sep 2017 20:03

How good was the Iranian air force after its years of war with Iraq?

Chillimausl 18th Sep 2017 20:18

72?
 
I can recall 24 to 36 aircraft stated by Qatar back in 2011. Not sure when and why it went to 72. And what does it tell us that it was Rafale first? Personally, I think this surprised nearly everyone.

PDR1 18th Sep 2017 21:13


Originally Posted by Tashengurt (Post 9895203)
Yup, surprised BAe would risk upsetting the Saudi cash cow.


Who is BAe and what do they have to do with the Typhoon??

PDR

FLCH 18th Sep 2017 23:17


Originally Posted by Heathrow Harry (Post 9895376)
"USA signed an arms deal worth billions with them the other month, do they need the money?"

yes TBH -every arms industry is desperate for sales right now...............

in fact if you are talking to the likes of India you are beyond desperate.................

Nothing like dealing with bloddy w*gs eh Harry ?


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