Meeting with Macron: A Dog’s Breakfast

France has been a significant supplier of military equipment to Qatar in recent years, particularly in aircraft, helicopters, and armoured vehicles. Some of the most notable deals include:

Rafale Fighter Jets (€6.7 Billion)

Contract Overview: Qatar signed a deal with Dassault Aviation in 2015 for 24 Rafale fighter jets. In 2017, Qatar ordered an additional 12 jets, bringing the total to 36 Rafales.

2. NH90 Helicopters (€3 Billion)

Contract Overview: Qatar ordered 28 NH90 helicopters from Airbus Helicopters in 2018.

MBDA Missile Systems

Contract Overview: As part of Qatar’s broader defence deals with France, the Aster 30 surface-to-air missiles and Exocet anti-ship missiles were included in the contracts.