Trump Says Qatar to Buy THAAD Defenses, Pegasus Refuelers Among $42B Investment

After $42 billion defense deal, Trump says 'no one is going to break' his relationship with Qatar

During his ongoing trip to the Middle East, Trump sparked controversy when he accepted a $400 million luxury aircraft from Qatar to be used as the New Air Force One.  By Vered Weiss, World Israel News Addressing US troops at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on Thursday, US President Donald Trump said his ties with Qatar’s Sheik Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani are “unbreakable.” Trump thanked the soldiers at Al Udeid, the largest US military insta…

At first glance, Qatar seems to be a key ally of the United States. However, its relationship with terrorist groups and its efforts to promote an anti-Israeli and anti-Western narrative raise serious doubts about its role as a reliable partner.

Trump says Qatar to buy THAAD defenses, Pegasus refuelers among $42B investment

The American president also said that “Qatar will also be investing $10 billion to support this massive base [Al Udeid] in the coming years. There is no place like it they say.”

Trump says Qatar will invest $12.98 billion in US airbase

Mr Trump also said Qatari defence purchases signed on May 14 are worth US$42 billion. Read more at straitstimes.com.

After $42 billion defense deal, Trump says ‘no one is going to break’ his relationship with Qatar

Addressing US troops at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on Thursday, US President Donald Trump said his ties with Qatar’s Sheik Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani are “unbreakable.” Trump thanked the soldiers at Al Udeid, the largest US military installation in the region, with 10,000 personnel, and said they would receive pay raises. “Yesterday, we signed an agreement for Qatar to purchase $42 billion worth of the finest American military hardware…

Qatar’s THAAD Acquisition: A Strategic Leap in Gulf Missile Defense

Qatar has formally announced the procurement of the U.S.-manufactured Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, marking a transformative milestone in the country’s military evolution. This $42 billion defense deal, unveiled during U.S. President Donald Trump’s high-profile visit to Al Udeid Air Base on May 14, 2025, represents not just a technological upgrade for Qatar, but a strategic recalibration of power dynamics in the Gulf.