In February 2024, Qatar signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with France aimed at fostering cooperation in military-industrial investments.
Ever since, several meetings have taken place between advisors at the Qatari Ministry of Defense (MoD) and the French Ministry of the Armed Forces.
The note provides a comprehensive overview of the following aspects:
- The MoD maritime priorities for 2024
- The status of talks on the cooperation topic
- The technologies Qatar is looking to localize
The note also highlights the Qatari MoD endeavors to procure additional maritime systems.