US Approves 72 Boeing F-15QA Fighter Aircraft Sale To Qatar For $21.1 Billion

The US State Department has approved sale of F-15QA aircraft with weapons and related support, equipment, and training to Qatar for an estimated $21.1 billion.

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on November 17, 2016.

The Government of Qatar requested to purchase 72 F-15QA multi-role fighter aircraft and associated weapons package; the provision for continental United States based Lead-in-Fighter-Training for the F-15QA; associated ground support; training materials; mission critical resources and maintenance support equipment; the procurement for various weapon support and test equipment spares; technical publications; personnel training; simulators and other training equipment; U.S. Government and contractor engineering; technical and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistical and program support.

The prime contractor will be Boeing Corporation.