Qatar, Turkey Form Joint Fighter Squadron

Credit: Qatar Ministry of Defense
Qatar and Turkey appear to have formed a joint air force unit, deepening the military ties between the two countries. The combined squadron is based at Al-Dukhan air base in Qatar, statements issued by both countries suggest. Turkey is contributing some of its Lockheed Martin F-16s and Qatar would...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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