According to Reuters, Qatar has made a formal request to Washington to buy the F-35 stealth fighter.
Capt. Andrew “Dojo” Olson, F-35 Demonstration Team pilot and commander performs a high-speed pass in an F-35A Lightning II during the Arctic Lightning Airshow July 13, 2019, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The aerial demonstration consists of 16 maneuvers that fully showcase the capabilities of the F-35A Lightning II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexander Cook)
Despite being an ally of the United States, the news report says the deal is unlikely to go thru due to Qatar’s close ties with Hamas.
