In a development announced on 19 January 2026 and confirmed by official Turkish statements and local press reporting from Doha, Makine ve Kimya Endüstrisi (MKE) and Qatar’s Barzan Holding have formalised a new phase of their defence industrial cooperation at the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX). At a signing ceremony held during the exhibition, and witnessed by senior Turkish and Qatari defence officials, the two sides concluded a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint venture in Qatar and to launch the first export of Türkiye’s MKE TOLGA short-range air defence system to the Qatar Armed Forces. Read Full Defense News At This Link.
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| Announced at DIMDEX 2026, the agreement between Türkiye and Qatar marks the first export of the MKE TOLGA short-range air defense system, combining a new counter-drone capability for the Qatar Armed Forces with the establishment of a joint industrial venture in Doha (Picture Source: MKE) |