US approves $1 bn sale of counter-drone systems to Qatar (Image Credit: Space war)
The US government on Tuesday announced the approval of a $1 billion sale of FS-LIDS counter-drone systems and other equipment to Qatar.
“The proposed sale will improve Qatar’s capability to meet current and future threats by providing electronic and kinetic defeat capabilities against Unmanned Aircraft Systems,” the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said in a statement.
“The total estimated program cost is $1 billion. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping to improve the security of a friendly country,” it added.
The announcement on the sale of the systems comes after repeated drone attacks claimed by Tehran-backed Huthi rebels elsewhere in the Gulf region, and as Russian drone strikes against Ukrainian cities further highlight the threat posed by unmanned aircraft.
The State Department approved the possible sale, and the DSCA on Tuesday provided the required notification to Congress, which still needs to sign off on the transaction.
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For Air Defenders – Airbus Defence and Space produces 2,000th target drone
Friedrichshafen, Germany (SPX) Nov 29, 2022
For more than 20 years, Air Defenders around the world have been training with Airbus Defence and Space target drones – ensuring that their countries’ air defences work when it counts. Airbus’ Target Systems and Services has now produced its 2,000th drone in Friedrichshafen.
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