Jury out on Qatari F-35 deal but UK links strengthen
A reported request to the US government from Qatar for F-35 aircraft has caused pushback from regional actors but the UK has consolidated military ties with Doha.
A reported request from Qatar to buy F-35 aircraft from the US government has drawn fierce opposition from Israel but whether a deal can be reached still remains uncertain.
If a FMS is under consideration by the Trump Administration, it is not something that official sources are prepared to confirm – a stance that continues to leave developments open to interpretation.
‘As a matter of policy, we decline to comment on potential or pending arms transfers before they are formally notified to Congress,’ a US State Department spokesperson said.
Wider questions have also been raised about what impact a Qatari
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