US Approves $1.96B Sale of MQ-9B Drones to Qatar

Post by: Pratik Kumar

The United States has agreed to sell military drones to Qatar for $1.96 billion. This deal includes eight MQ-9B drones and other equipment. Qatar is one of the closest friends of the United States in the Middle East, and this sale will help make Qatar’s defense stronger.

The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said this sale will help Qatar protect itself from dangers in the future. The drones will help in watching over land and sea, gathering important information, and keeping the country safe.

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The DSCA also said that this sale matches the US foreign policy and national security goals. The United States wants to support Qatar because it helps keep peace and stability in the region. These drones will be used mainly to protect Qatar’s land and sea from any possible threats.

The US State Department has agreed to the sale, but the deal is not final yet. It still needs approval from the US Congress. The DSCA has sent the necessary papers to Congress, and now lawmakers must decide whether to allow the sale.

Qatar is a small but rich country in the Gulf region. It has a lot of natural gas and is important in world politics. Qatar has been trying to help stop the war between Israel and Hamas, which started in October 2023. The war has caused a lot of damage, and Qatar has been working to bring peace and help people who are suffering.

If the sale is approved, these new drones will help Qatar keep a close watch on its borders and sea. The MQ-9B drones can fly for a long time and collect useful information. This will help Qatar stay safe and ready for any future danger.

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