Qatar seeks early warning radar
The government of Qatar is seeking to buy an early warning radar system from the United States.
The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in its notification to Congress the Foreign Military Sales deal for one A/N FPS-132 Block 5 Early Warning Radar system would include associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support.
The sale would carry an estimated value of $1.1 billion.
"The acquisition of this air defense system would provide a permanent defensive capability to the Qatar Peninsula as well as protection of the economic infrastructure and well-being of Qatar," the agency said.
"The proposed sale will help strengthen Qatar's capability to counter current and future threats in the region and reduce dependence on U.S. forces."
Specifically requested by Qatar is one A/N FPS-132 Early Warning Radar including its prime mission equipment package; technical and support facilities; communication equipment; encryption devices; spare and repair parts; support and test equipment; and personnel training and training equipment.
U.S. government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services would be included.
Raytheon would be the prime contractor.
Source: http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Security-Industry/2013/07/30/Qatar-seek...
Syrian war will be where I guess Russians by proxy will take on US and its alies...
If Syria falls... an Ally of Russia falls... meaning Russia is loosing territory... and Russians will not let that happen...
Thats is one of the the reason the Syrian criss is in a Stalemate...
The GCC countries procure defence equipment not for protection but to keep friends happy.
Yes blister, the next few years will be more capricious.
Russia provided the Syrian regime with two Bastion coastal missile systems, comprising 18 mobile launchers and an estimated 72 of the missiles that have a maximum speed of Mach 2, twice the speed of sound, a range of 187 miles and carry a warhead containing 440 pounds of high explosives.
The deliveries took place amid Syria's civil war, with disparate rebel forces seeking to overthrow President Bashar Assad, a key ally of Russia and Iran.
The provision of such weapons to the Damascus regime was widely seen as a Russian warning to the United States and Israel not to interfere in the Syrian conflict.
LLR... nope
more likely... invasion of Syria or Iran is on the horizon... if so... Qatar would be the first to be hit...
so Planning for precaution...
Now Qatar is caught up in a vicious loop...
now a days, there is no more perfectly secured tech equipt. why? because china always ready to hack what's new tech from US :)
This is excellent news for Raytheon and creates jobs for specialists whilst generating longer term revenue through parts and maintenance.
Wud the equipment be free from NSA bug?
Answer: Because Qatar have the money to spend for such expensive equipment.
Question: Why does Qatar need such an equipment ?