Summary
Qatar is building a new facility for its air force at the Mountain Home Airbase in Idaho, USA. The purpose of the facility is to train Qatari pilots and improve cooperation between the United States and Qatar. It is part of a broader defense partnership between the two countries.
Key Facts
- Qatar's new facility is located within an existing U.S. air base, not a separate base.
- The facility will host Qatari F-15 jets and pilots for training.
- This project aims to improve U.S.-Qatar military cooperation.
- Qatar has made a 10-year commitment to this facility.
- The project will create jobs for local Americans during construction and maintenance.
- Similar military training programs exist between the U.S. and other countries like Singapore and Italy.
- The U.S. and Qatar first agreed on this deal in 2017.
- The U.S. sees this arrangement as a strategic advantage in the Middle East.
