PoliticsPhoto: Firstpost WorldQatar to Announce New Defence Partnership Amid Gulf Security Concerns
Qatar plans to announce a new regional defence partnership and enhance its domestic military production as the Iran war reveals Gulf security vulnerabilities. Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said the initiative aims to strengthen responses to threats like ballistic missiles, drones, and cyberattacks. Qatar will collaborate with international partners including the US, UK, and France to develop local protection systems and invest in defence companies. Key priorities include air defence, counter-drone systems, cybersecurity, and water security.
Firstpost World··Doha


