The defense deal between Qatar and America has now reached a new level. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced that a joint airbase for the Qatar Air Force will be established in America’s Idaho. For Qatar, this base will become a major airbase for training of F-15 jets and pilots.
Hegseth: “I’m also proud that today we’re signing a letter of acceptance to build a Qatari Emeri air force facility at the Mountain Home Airbase in Idaho.” pic.twitter.com/gGEyoeq7OX
—Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) October 10, 2025
The US Secretary said that today we are signing a letter of acceptance for the construction of a Qatar Amiri Air Force facility at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. This partnership will strengthen our training and interoperability and further enhance our combined strength. He said, our relationship with Qatar is one of trust and partnership.
Gave security guarantee to Qatar
This decision has been taken by America at a time when Trump gave full security guarantee to Qatar. Recently, on September 29, Trump signed an executive order saying that America is fully committed to the security of Qatar. It is written in this order that if any country attacks Qatar’s ‘territory, sovereignty or critical infrastructure’ then it will be considered an attack against the peace and security of America.
Qatar has been an important ally of America for a long time
It is noteworthy that Qatar has been an important ally of America for a long time. ‘Al Udeid Air Base’ built outside Doha, the capital of Qatar, has already been the largest base of American forces in the Middle East. About 10,000 soldiers are deployed in this base, built in 1996, which includes American, British and Qatar Air Force personnel. Now the construction of a new airbase in America’s Idaho will further strengthen the relations between Qatar and America. This step will strengthen ‘joint military preparedness and operational synchronization’ between the two countries.
