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QATAR LAUNCHES SPECIAL FORCES
TRAINING AMBITIONS

Training Centres’ for the first time, at in the programme told Show Daily.
the ongoing DIMDEX. The new SF joint
training centre is being developed with Soldiers from both Qatar and abroad will
the ambition of creating an international be able to undertake the entire gamut of
center of training excellence that provides specialised military training ranging from
up-to-date training in counter terrorism, live fire and simulated training (using
special operations, irregular warfare tac- Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality) in one
tics and procedures. site. The facility will have an urban training
area, climbing course, zodiac boat training
Qatar is investing in some of the latest mil- course, etc. It will also have a driving track
itary training technology as part of Project and an A300 hull for hostage rescue and
401. The training centres located at the counter terrorism training. eign forces. Experts will also be invited
sprawling Brouq Naval Training Camp for in-country to deliver sustainment training,
Joint Special Forces is a major investment Project 401 will deliver a joint train- along SF troops to remain current on their
in joint SF training and features lead- ing centre that will provide high-quality skills and also provide training in special-
ing-edge technology, an official involved SF training to Qatari and friendly for- ist areas, such as Combat Medevac.

EMIR OF QATAR UNVEILS In 2021 Aeralis also signed an investment
agreement with Barzan Holdings of Qatar,
REPLICAS OF AERALIS JETS who have provided initial investment to
support Aeralis in the preliminary design
phase. Aeralis’s founder & CEO Tristan
The Emir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Qatari Emiri Air Force (QEAF), the second Crawford remarked:
Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, unveiled two model is a modular version presented in a
full-scale replicas of Aeralis modular jets. semi-disassembled state to demonstrate “IT WAS AN ENORMOUS
The unveiling took place on the AERALIS how the common-core fuselage can form
stand and was led by His Highness. the basis of a number of other aircraft PRIVILEGE TO HAVE HIS
Also present were representatives from variants. HIGHNESS ATTEND THE
Barzan Holdings, senior figures from UNVEILING OF OUR STAND
the Qatari and British Governments and The replicas were made in the UK and AT DIMDEX TODAY. HIS
Military, and members of the media. shipped to Qatar specifically for this
event. The event follows a successful PRESENCE HERE SIGNIFIES
The Emir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh 2021 for the British jet developer. Last OUR COMMITMENT TO THIS
Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, unveiled two year the company signed a three-year REGION, AS WELL AS TO
full-scale replicas of Aeralis modular jets. contract with the Royal Air Force’s Rapid INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENT
The aircraft models are two variants of Capabilities Office (RCO), as well as
the modular jet, with a length of 11.3m and Collaboration Agreements with Thales IN QATAR, AND WE ARE
a wingspan of 10m. in the UK, Atkins and Siemens. ENORMOUSLY PLEASED TO BE
Aeralis also signed a Memorandum ABLE TO PRESENT A TANGIBLE
While one model is fully assembled in of Understanding with Rolls-Royce to VISUALISATION OF OUR
the Advanced Jet Trainer configuration explore initial and future options to meet
and decorated with livery inspired by the the company’s propulsion requirements. CUTTING-EDGE MODULAR JET.”

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