BAE Systems is working in partnership with local companies to deliver sophisticated defence solutions across multiple domains for the Qatar Armed Forces. 

Our primary focus is on meeting the demands of our customer, evident now in the delivery of the Typhoon and Hawk contract, with associated training solutions for the Qatar Emiri Air Force. Our delivery and performance on this programme further supports the UK’s strategic relationship with Qatar.

Our aim through local partnerships is to transfer technology and capability into Qatar to further develop Qatar’s industrial and defence capability and to continue to support our customer as they deliver their priorities aligned to the Qatar National Vision 2030.

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Eurofighter Typhoon multi-role combat aircraft

The world's most advanced new generation multi-role/swing-role combat aircraft available on the market.

Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer

With an unrivalled pedigree of delivering the pilots of the future for air forces across the globe, Hawk is the world’s most successful and proven military aircraft trainer - with operational capability.

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Partnerships

We are building local capacity through the creation of local joint ventures to train and resource the successful delivery of BAE Systems contracts. These include the creation of BAE Systems Strategic Aerospace Services (BSL), our Qatar joint venture company, and we continue to develop our partnership with Barzan Holdings.

Supporting the Joint UK-Qatar Hawk Training Squadron

The Hawk 167 from BAE Systems will facilitate the first phase of pilot training for the Qatari Emiri Air Force (QEAF), through a six year contract to deliver support and training to this new squadron at RAF Leeming in the UK.  BAE Systems will provide Qualified Flying instructors through both live and synthetic training to both the QEAF and RAF pilots.

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Careers in Qatar

BAE Systems in Qatar is looking for talented and inspiring individuals drawn from a wide range of skill sets, including aerospace engineers, MRO specialists, technicians and training instructors. Opportunities for Qataris Nationals and expatriates exist.

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