French defense and aerospace company Thales confirmed on January 28, 2026, that the Qatar Emiri Air Force has officially placed an order for Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission All-in-one and Ground Master 400 Alpha air surveillance radar systems, marking one of Qatar’s most substantial airspace surveillance upgrades in recent years. The announcement was made on the opening day of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference, or DIMDEX, underscoring Doha’s focus on layered detection and early warning as part of its broader national air defense modernization effort. Read full Defense Aerospace News at this link …
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| Scale models of the Thales GM200 MM/A and GM400α radar systems on display at the Thales booth during DIMDEX 2026 in Doha, showcasing Qatar’s next-generation air surveillance assets aimed at strengthening national airspace sovereignty. (Picture source: Army Recognition Group) |
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