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2ND TRAINING SHIP ‘AL tary ships built and exported by a Turkish
private shipyard.
The armed training warships are
of Turkish design and feature a high-
SHAMAL’ JOINS QATARI strength steel hull and aluminum super
EMIRI NAVAL FORCES structure, with two fully functional bridges
for training purposes on the ships. In addi-
tion to the ship’s complement of 66 ship
The Qatari Emiri Naval Forces (QENF) placed at DIMDEX 2018 and production personnel and 76 students, it can further
recently commissioned their second began in February 2019, with the first ship accommodate another 150 personnel.
major training ship ‘AL SHAMAL’ (QTS 92) of the series ‘Al Doha’ (QTS 91) was deliv-
into service. The QENF’s newest Cadet ered in August 2021. The ships have a range of more than
Training Ship (CTS) was commissioned 2,000 nautical miles and can stay at sea
into service by HE Dr Khalid bin Mohamed The training ship was built in Istanbul by for 15 days without refuelling and can be
Al Attiyah, Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister Turkey’s Anadolu Shipyard (ADIK) and the resupplied through helicopter. Both ships
and Minister of State for Defence Affairs. QENF contract which involved delivery of have an overall length of approximately
The orders for the training vessels were two such vessels, were the largest mili- 90 meters, a width of 14.2 meters and
a displacement of 2,150 tons. They can
achieve a top speed of 22 knots but their
economic speed is 15 knots. The ships
are armed with a 30mm cannon and two
12.7mm machine guns.

In addition to the two training ships, ADIK
has built one Landing Craft Tank (LCT)
QL80 ‘FUAWIRIT’ and two Landing Craft
Mechanized (LCM) for the QENF. The
QL40 ‘BROOG’, QL41 ‘ISHAT’ and one
LCVP ship were launched in February
and these ships are slated to be com-
missioned into the QENF, this year.

BAE SYSTEMS HIGHLIGHTS Assembly facility for the QEAF, made its
maiden flight in November last year.
CLOSE PARTNERSHIP WITH wide range of solutions for use across
BAE Systems is also showcasing its
QATAR ARMED FORCES land, sea and air such as its world-leading
Striker II Digital Helmet, which provides
a dramatic increase in combat capabil-
BAE Systems is showcasing its close can increase Qatar’s naval capabilities ity to aircraft like Typhoon and F-15QA
partnership with the Qatar Armed Forces to protect its sovereign interests. through its large daylight readable colour
at the ongoing DIMDEX and highlighting BAE Systems has been contracted to display and seamless 24/7 capability
efforts to build local capabilities with provide the Qatari Emiri Air Force (QEAF) via its integrated night vision. The com-
the nation’s industry. “This event is an with advanced Typhoon fighter jets and pany is also showcasing its Amphibious
ideal opportunity to demonstrate our Hawk jet trainers, in addition to bespoke Combat Vehicle (ACV), which offers
commitment to the Qatar Armed Forces support and training solutions. The rugged durability and superior mobility
and to further develop strong partner- Government of Qatar, contracted BAE for transporting troops and cargo from
ships. DIMDEX is a good opportunity to Systems for the delivery of 24 Typhoon ship to shore.
showcase our capabilities and pave the aircraft and nine Hawk advanced jet
way for further collaboration,” said Steve trainers, along with a six-year availabil-
Kelly, BAE Systems Regional Managing ity support service. BAE Systems will
Director for the Middle East North Africa deliver will deliver live and synthetic train-
(MENA). BAE Systems is showcasing its ing flying as well as availability support
specialist maritime capabilities in ship through its Qatari joint venture company,
building, warship support (Maintenance BSL. The QEAF is to take delivery of
Repair and Overhaul) and naval base its first Typhoon aircraft later this year
management services that ensure war- and MS001, the first production aircraft
ship availability and performance that to come out of BAE’s Typhoon Final
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