Qatar Armed Forces

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Qatar on-course to conclude current Apache deliveries by end of May

Gareth Jennings, London - Jane's Defence Weekly

06 May 2020


The first of an initial 24 Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters for Qatar was handed over on 14 March 2019. The country
is due to receive the last helicopter by the end of May. Source: US Embassy in Qatar via Twitter  


Qatar is on schedule to receive the final Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopter currently under contract in the coming weeks, a company spokesperson told Jane's .

The Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) received the first of 24 Apaches during a ceremony at Boeing's Mesa production plant in Arizona on 14 March 2019. Boeing's Director, Vertical Lift International Sales, Terry Jamison, said on 5 May that the delivery timeline to have all helicopters delivered by the end of May, which was set out when the contract was signed in June 2016, is still the goal.

Just after deliveries commenced, the US State Department approved the sale of a further 24 AH-64Es to Qatar, making for a final fleet of 48. However, that follow-on contract has not yet been finalised.

Weapons being delivered include Lockheed Martin AGM-114R Hellfire air-to-surface missiles, 70 mm Hydra rockets (the approval for the follow-on Apaches included BAE Systems Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems [APKWS] II kits to convert such rockets into laser-guided munitions) and FIM-92H Stinger air-to-air missiles.

The Apache will replace the QEAF's ageing Aerospatiale SA 342 Gazelle attack helicopters in the close air support, armed reconnaissance, and anti-tank roles. Qatar's Apache procurement is part of a major recapitalisation of its capabilities that has included the purchase of the Boeing C-17 Globemaster IIIs, the Airbus Defence and Space A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT), and the tactical Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules airlifters; Dassault Rafale, Eurofighter Typhoon, and Boeing F-15QA Advanced Eagle fighters; NHIndustries NH90 helicopters; and the Raytheon Patriot ground-based air-defence system
       

Très joli le camo qatari

le camo 2 tons va bien au rafale....
Ils ont le casque DASH IV, le sniper pod + SCALP EG et Meteor

Du matériels a la pointe de la technologie . Le F15 appareil de supériorité aérienne magnifique a tout point de vue. MAIS l’élément humain c’est une autre histoire.......

Ils peuvent donner la nationalité Quatarie a quelque turcs

Magnifique bête camouflage tip top

Mais ils vont avoir une force aérienne surdimensionnée par rapport à la superficie du Qatar, a part si ils comptent faire des OPEX pour défendre leurs intérêts ici et là avec les Turcs par exemple ? Possible.

FAR SOLDIER a écrit:

Magnifique bête camouflage tip top

Mais ils vont avoir une force aérienne surdimensionnée par rapport à la superficie du Qatar, a part si ils comptent faire des OPEX pour défendre leurs intérêts ici et là avec les Turcs par exemple ? Possible.

j'espère qu'ils vont se rappeler de notre soutien dans les moments déficelles,

tu as raison, il t=y a plus d'avion que tout le territoire, ils feraient mieux de garder une douzaine dans un endroit sur ailleurs

Ils font de la léche au grandes puissances (comme leurs cousins d’ailleurs) on faisant des achats qui ne leurs correspondent pas du tout.

Comme s'ils avaient le choix......

Chaque pays essaye de gagner des points avec les cartes dont il dispose, le Qatar connait parfaitement ses points faibles (taille, puissance, position géographique,....) mais il est parfaitement conscient de ses atouts, le tout est de savoir pallier aux premiers en utilisant intelligemment les seconds.

Après il est parfaitement clair que cet armement est surdimensionné pour le pays, de futures engagements avec leurs alliés (turcs notamment) sur des conflits régionaux seront surement envisageables pour le futur.

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16/06/2020

Les Apache du Qatar au complet !



Boeing a achevé la production des 24 hélicoptères d'attaque AH-64E « Apache » BlockII pour le Qatar. Le premier des 24 premiers hélicoptères a été remis le 14 mars 2019.

Bien que cela ne soit pas confirmé par Boeing, la conclusion des livraisons au Qatar suggère que ces derniers hélicoptères pourraient être les premiers à être équipés de la dernière configuration de la version 6.

Quelques détails :

Le contrat comprend également un paquet logistique avec pièces de rechange et la formation de 70 pilotes et de 100 membres du personnel au sol. Des pièces détachées, des radios sécurisées Thales. Question armement, des missiles guidés à laser AGM-114R « Hellfire », des missiles FIM-92H « Stinger » ainsi que des roquettes guidée APKWS (Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems) de BAe Systems.

L’AH-64 E Apache :

L’AH-64E « Apache » offre plusieurs améliorations, y compris une plus grande puissance en ce qui concerne la motorisation. Il est doté de nouvelles pales en composites. Il dispose d’une avionique et d’un système d’arme amélioré. L’appareil dispose d’une meilleure interopérabilité avec les systèmes aériens sans pilote (Drones) et ceci grâce à une mise en réseau du système (Net Centric Warfare). L’AH-64E comprend une nouvelle architecture de communication de type JTRS (Joint Tactical Radio System), de nouvelles commandes électriques, le nouveau radar de contrôle de tir Longbow block III. L’appareil dispose également d’une capacité en réseau permettant une connectivité avec l’ensemble des moyens aérien et terrestre. Question maintenance, les systèmes permettent une diminution des charges notamment en engagement.



Photos : Apache aux couleurs du Qatar@ Boeing

http://psk.blog.24heures.ch/archive/2020/06/16/les-apache-du-qatar-au-complet -869371.html

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Qatar is now one of the most well-equipped military forces in the Middle East

weapons defence industry military technology UK
Posted On  Monday, 20 July 2020 13:55  


Qatar is now equipped with the most modern combat vehicles made in Germany including the Leopard 2A7+ main battle tank, the PzH 2000 155
self-propelled howitzer on tracked armored, Dingo 2 HD 4x4 armored vehicle and Fennek a 4x4 light reconnaissance armored vehicle.


From the left to the right, Qatari PzH 2000 155mm self-propelled howitzer, Leopard 2A7+ main battle tank, Dingo 2 HD armored vehicle and
Fennek 4x4 reconnaissance armored vehicle (Picture source Twitter account Abdulmoiz @abdulmoiz1990)


According to Military Balance 2020, Qatar is attempting to transform its military capabilities and the regional defense standing based on significant equipment acquisitions, with the aim of creating one of the most well-equipped forces in the region. The speed and scale of the equipment plan suggests that Qatar will need significant foreign help to integrate and operate its new capabilities.

Qatar placed an order with KMW for 62 tanks in 2013. In 2016, German Company Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) has delivered the first batch of Leopard 2A7+ to Qatar, according to a contract for the purchase of 62 main battle tanks. The Leopard 2A7+ is an improved version of the Leopard 2A6 especially designed to perform combat operations in the urban areas. The tank was unveiled in 2010 during the defense exhibition in Paris, Eurosatory.

The Leopard 2A7+ is armed with a 120 mm smoothbore gun L55, which has been developed by Rheinmetall GmbH of Ratingen, Germany to replace the shorter 120 millimeter L44 smoothbore tank gun on the Leopard 2. The Leopard 2A7+ is equipped with IED and mine protection modular concept allows the integration of an urban operations kit that also offers a 360° protection against RPG while a duel-kit retains the crew from KE- and SC-projectiles, especially on the frontal arc in classical duel-situations.


Qatari Leopard 2A7+ main battle tank (Picture source Twitter account Abdulmoiz @abdulmoiz1990)


In 2013, Qatar has ordered 24 PzH 2000 155mm self-propelled howitzer from the German Company KMW in support of its armed forces’ modernization program. Manufactured in collaboration with German company Rheinmetall Land Systems, the PzH 2000 si one the most modern tracked self-propelled howitzer in the world.

The PzH 2000 (Panzerhaubitze 2000) is a 155mm self-propelled howitzer mounted on tracked armored developed by German company Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) together with the main Rheinmetall Landsysteme for the German Army.

The main armament consists of a Rheinmetall 155mm 52 cal. gun with a chromium-plated barrel and semi-automatic lifting breech block with integrated 32-round standard primer magazine. The 30 km range requirement with NATO standard shells and the 40 km requirement with base-bleed shells has been met with the development of a new 155 mm 52 cal barrel.

The core element of the PzH 2000 is the electrically powered and digitally controlled automatic shell loading system designed to handle the 155 mm shells when loading and unloading the 60-round magazine, loading the gun from the magazine and loading from outside, including inductive fuze setting.


Qatari PzH 2000 155mm self-propelled howitzer (Picture source Twitter account Abdulmoiz @abdulmoiz1990)


Qatar has purchase Dingo 2 HD (Heavy Duty) the latest version of the 4x4 armored vehicle in the Dingo family. Qatar is the launch customer for the Dingo 2 HD, having taken delivery of 14 vehicles in three versions, ambulance, command post, and radar reconnaissance vehicle. These vehicles have also been optimized for use in high ambient temperatures.

The Dingo 2 HD is based on the UNIMOG FGA20 chassis and features an increased payload with a maximum gross vehicle weight of up to 20,000 kg. A raised roofline to the rear of the commander’s and driver’s position increases its volume for mission flexibility, while a central tire inflation system is fitted as standard to improve cross-country mobility.


Qatari Dingo 2 HD Heavy Duty 4x4 armored vehicle. (Picture source Twitter account Abdulmoiz @abdulmoiz1990)


In 2014, Qatar has also ordered 32 Fennek 4x4 wheeled reconnaissance vehicles that were delivered from 2017 to 2019. The Fennek is a 4x4 reconnaissance armored vehicle produced by the German Defense Company KMW (Krauss-Maffei Wegmann).

The hull of the Fennek allows flexible armor protection concepts and is typical of all-welded aluminum armor with additional armor modules providing protection from 7.62 mm AP small arms fire and shell splinters. The layout of the vehicle is unique with the driver located at the front of the vehicle with excellent vision to his front via three large bulletproof windows.

The Fennek can run at a maximum road speed of 112 km/h with a maximum cruising range of 1,000 km. The Qatari Fennek is fitted with a remotely operated weapon station armed with one 12.7mm heavy machine gun and optics to conduct reconnaissance missions.



Qatari Fennek 4x4 reconnaissance armored vehicle. (Picture source Twitter account Abdulmoiz @abdulmoiz1990)

https://www.armyrecognition.com/weapons_defence_industry_military_technology_uk/qatar_is_now_one_of_the_most_well-equipped_military_forces_in_the_middle_east.html  

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incredible and awesome Qatar Emiri Air Force F-15QA fotage .. Rafale and F-15QA with same paint
scheme 🤩 .. but waiting for Typhoon pic.twitter.com/1rE8RWwgm0
— Abdulmoiz (@abdulmoiz1990) July 26, 2020

Avion de mes rêves..

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Tuesday, August 04, 2020

Qatar Emiri Land Force DINGO 2 HD Command Post variant..equipped with an extendable mast system

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Qatar Emiri Land Force DINGO 2 HD Command Post variant..equipped with an extendable mast system at the rear..system-compatible integration of state-of-the-art leadership technologies, KMW does justice to fast communication options and thus effective action in military missions. pic.twitter.com/XcJxDCakk4
— Abdulmoiz (@abdulmoiz1990) August 2, 2020

https://www.snafu-solomon.com/2020/08/qatar-emiri-land-force-dingo-2-hd.html

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The Qatari Navy OPV is about 63 meters long, 9.2 meters wide, with a maximum speed of 30 knots. Fincantieri picture.


Fincantieri Launches First Offshore Patrol Vessel for Qatari Emiri Navy

The technical launch of the first-in-class patrol vessel (OPV - Offshore Patrol Vessel) “Musherib”, ordered to Fincantieri by the Qatari Ministry of Defence within the national naval acquisition program, took place today at the Muggiano (La Spezia) yard.

Xavier Vavasseur  18 Sep 2020  

Fincantieri press release

The event took place in the presence of the Italian Minister of Defence Lorenzo Guerini, of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of Qatar Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah, of the Chief of Staff of the Qatari Emiri Navy Maj. Gen. Abdulla Hassan Al Suleiti, and of the Chief of Staff of the Italian Navy, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, welcomed by the Chairman and CEO of Fincantieri, Giampiero Massolo and Giuseppe Bono.

The launch, held privately and in full compliance with the current health regulations, followed the first steel cutting of the vessel “Sumaysimah”, fourth corvette of the same program.

The “Musherib” OPV vessel, to be delivered in 2022 and whose design is consistent with the RINAMIL for Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) rules, will be a flexible type of ship capable of performing several services, from surveillance to combat functions.

It is about 63 meters long, 9.2 meters wide, with a maximum speed of 30 knots and it will accommodate as many as 38 of crew members. The propulsion system has four variable pitch propellers, two to starboard and two to the left, each in line with a diesel propulsion engine.

Furthermore, the vessel will be capable of operating a RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat) through a crane located at the stern. The contract,  worth for Fincantieri nearly 4 billion euros, envisages the supply of seven surface vessels, including four corvettes, one amphibious vessel (LPD – Landing Platform Dock), and two patrol vessels (OPV – Offshore Patrol Vessel) as well as support services in Qatar for further 10 years after the delivery of the vessels. All the units are entirely built in the Group’s Italian shipyards, ensuring continuity to the activities until 2024 as well as guaranteeing an important impact on the main Italian defense companies.

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Comments by Naval News – About Musheri-class OPV


A rendering of the Qatari Navy future OPV (Credit: Fincantieri)


A global order worth 5 billion euros (including 1 billion for missiles) was announced in August 2017. In addition to four air defense corvettes, the contract includes the construction of two OPV/FACM type ships based on the Falaj 2-class (selected by the UAE Navy) and an air defense LPD (fitted with long range radar and ASTER 30 SAM) based on the “BDSL Kalaat Beni Abbes” (143 meters long, 9,000 tonnes displacement), which was delivered in 2015 by Fincantieri to Algeria.

In terms of weapon systems, the OPVs will actually be closer to FACM (Fast Attack Craft Missile) or even light corvettes: The OPVs will be fitted with a 76mm main gun by Leonardo, 8x VLS cells for VL MICA surface to air missiles (by MBDA), two Marlins 30mm remote weapon stations (Leonardo), 4x Exocet MM40 Block III (MBDA) anti-ship missiles.

Leonardo is responsible for the integrated supply of the new naval units’ combat system (Athena), main radar system (Kronos) and on-board sensors and defence sub-systems, including the fire control system.


Two Sylena Mk2 decoy launchers by Lacroix will protect the vessels against anti-ship missile threats.

https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/09/fincantieri-launches-first-offshore-patrol-vessel-for-qatari-emiri-navy/  

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 Scramble Magazine

Qatari Eagle seen with external pods during test flight

Alex Farwell kindly provided these images of the second Boeing F-15QA, destined for the Qatar Emiri Air Force. Serial 17-0002 was flying with two external pods from St. Louis Lambert International (MO) on 24 September 2020.

The Lockheed Martin AN/AAQ-33 Sniper Extended Range (XR), under the left hand air intake, is a targeting pod that provides positive target identification, autonomous tracking, GPS coordinate generation, and precise weapons guidance from extended standoff ranges.

The Lockheed Martin AN/AAQ-13 LANTIRN (Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infra Red at Night) navigation pod, under the right hand air intake, provides high-speed penetration and precision attack on tactical targets at night and in adverse weather. The navigation pod contains a terrain-following radar and a fixed thermographic camera.

Under each wing the Eagle seems to carry two captive AIM-9X Sidewinder Captive Air Training Missiles.

Photo Credit: @wiavgeek Alex Farwell

ils veulent court circuiter la demande Emiratis

Rafale, F15,Typhoon ... et ils veulent encore des F35 ... qui va faire fonctionner tous ce bazar ?!

Ils sont entrain de copier le modèle iranien..
A moins qu'il veuille refourguer leur F15 au USA où un autre pays au profit du F35.

Northrop a écrit:

Ils sont entrain de copier le modèle iranien..
A moins qu'il veuille refourguer leur F15 au USA où un autre pays au profit du F35.

Leurs F15 c'est un vrai BIJOU...........Si ils veulent nous sommes preneurs..........ils se disent nos amis.

Fremo a écrit:

Rafale, F15,Typhoon ... et ils veulent encore des F35 ... qui va faire fonctionner tous ce bazar ?!

les turques comme par Hazard..