DOHA: Commander of the Emiri Air Defence Forces Major General H E Hamad Mubarak Al Douai said that Qatar has one of the best air defense systems in the world, pointing out that the emergence of modern air defense forces made it start from the latest Technologies and global developments in this regard and the unlimited support of the top leadership make them possess the best and most modern defence systems in the world.
The Commander of the Amiri Air Defence Forces said in a press statement on the sidelines of the 6th International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2018) that work is under way to implement future projects within the framework of modernisation and development in arming and training and enhancing the capabilities of the Air Defence Forces and qualifying its personnel according to the plans and strategies of the Qatari Armed Forces.
He noted that the establishment of the Air Defence Training Center in 2016 contributed greatly to enhancing the capabilities of air defense personnel.
It also graduated a number of batches to join their counterparts in the other branches of the armed forces, adding that this enhances the various competencies in all disciplines and seeks to reach the highest level of combat capabilities and works to achieve maritime security and the protection of national borders and economic interests..
He said that the sixth edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference Demidix 2018 is the largest since it was organised for the first time in 2008 in terms of international participations and the number of participating countries and visiting delegations, adding that this large expansion in the posts reflects the great confidence in the State of Qatar and its political leadership as well as its role in supporting international and regional stability and the consolidation of peace in the region.
The Commander of the Emiri Air Defence Forces noted that the holding of DIMDEX under current circumstances and the unjust blockade imposed on Qatar represents a major challenge that reflects the extent of the support given by the State to this global event and the efforts exerted by those responsible for its organisation.
