U.S. Plans Billion-Dollar Rocket Sale to Qatar
Published Date: 6/1/2026
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The U.S. is planning to sell nearly $1 billion worth of advanced weapons and support gear to Qatar, including 10,000 precision-guided rockets. This big deal involves the Navy and Air Force and aims to boost Qatar’s defense capabilities with no sales commissions involved. Congress was informed in early May 2026, so this sale is moving forward soon!
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