The Qatar Emiri Air Force is one of the world’s most remarkable air forces. Over the last decade, it has ballooned to include almost a hundred new advanced 4.5th-generation fighter jets, making it one of the most potent in the region. The contrast with its neighbor Iran’s collection of outdated aircraft couldn’t be greater. Qatar now possesses advanced F-15 Strike Eagles, Rafales, and Typhoon Eurofighters.
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