“Bridge” aircraft to fill gap until delayed VC-25B jets enter service in 2028

Move comes as aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales is placed on short-notice readiness amid tensions with Washington over Iran strikes

Variant flown by the Gulf state served as the basis for the U.S. Air Force’s new F-15EX Eagle II

Defense ministry says ballistic missiles and drones were also intercepted as air operations intensify across the Gulf

Aircraft would act as an interim platform until the first of two Boeing-converted 747-8Is is ready in 2028

Ankara advances Typhoon acquisition as pilot training begins and talks continue with Qatar and the UK

Negotiations aim to fill short-term fighter gap as F-16 deal with the United States remains stalled

Mountain Home AFB to host Qatari F-15QA training under new bilateral defense accord

Aircraft traffic to Doha is being diverted to other airports. Iran has fired missiles towards Qatar and also Iraq

Luxury aircraft, valued at US$ 400 million, will be adapted to operate as temporary Air Force One, but gift is contested by political opponents