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Qatari Amiri Air Force concludes exercise

Published: 10 May 2018 - 10:36 am | Last Updated: 02 Nov 2021 - 05:12 am
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DOHA: Under the patronage and presence of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs, H E Dr Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah, the military exercise ‘Lahoub 7’ concluded yesterday at Al Qallayel area.

The event was also attended by Chief of Staff Major-General (pilot) H E Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanem and Commander of the Amiri Air Force Major General (Pilot) Mubarak Mohammed Al Khayarin and a number of Senior officers from Qatar Armed Forces.

It began on April 29 and continued until May 9. It proved the ability of the forces to plan and implement joint operations to develop common actions at the tactical level, to enhance concepts in all fields and to improve the level of knowledge.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs, H E Dr Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah, at the military exercise ‘Lahoub 7’ concluded yesterday at Al Qallayel area.

 

The exercise included several objectives, including the strategic objective, including resistance to any potential aggression, highlighting the combat readiness of forces, logistical and tactical support, and exchange of experiences with US and Italian forces to improve efficiency and establish a stable mechanism of action.

Among the most important aircraft involved in the exercise is the Mirage aircraft and Faget, and C-130 aircraft.

The exercise included various units and forces of the Qatari Armed Forces represented by the Qatari Amiri Air Force, the Joint Special Forces, the Qatari Amiri Land Forces and the Military Police, as well as The Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), US and Italian forces.