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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday (October 10) announced that the Qatar Emiri Air Force will establish a new training facility at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, strengthening defence ties between the two nations.
"Today we are signing a letter of acceptance to build a Qatar Emiri air force facility at the Mountain Home Airbase in Idaho. It’s just another example of our partnership," Hegseth told reporters.
The announcement came as Hegseth was joined by Qatari Minister of Defence Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani at the Pentagon, marking a new phase in the US–Qatar defence relationship.
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The facility will host a contingent of Qatari F-15s and pilots, allowing them to train alongside US forces to strengthen joint operations. “The location will host a contingent of Qatari F-15s and pilots to enhance our combined training, increase lethality, interoperability,” Hegseth said.
While the United States does not host any foreign military bases on its soil, several allied forces operate under training arrangements, including the Republic of Singapore Air Force, which already maintains an F-15SG training detachment at the same base in Idaho’s Elmore County.
The Mountain Home Air Force Base serves as a key site for advanced fighter pilot training and international military cooperation. The White House has not yet provided additional details about the arrangement.
Mountain Home Air Force Base
Mountain Home Air Force Base (MHAFB) is a United States Air Force installation located about 16 kilometres southwest of Mountain Home, Idaho. Established in 1943 during World War II, it originally served as a bomber training base and later evolved into one of the key tactical air command centers in the US.
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Today, the base is home to the 366th Fighter Wing, known as the “Gunfighters.” The wing operates advanced F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets and supports combat training, air operations, and rapid deployment missions worldwide.
Spanning more than 11,000 acres, the base features extensive training ranges and state-of-the-art infrastructure for both US and allied air forces. Over the years, it has hosted numerous joint exercises, including with nations such as Singapore and Germany, making it a hub for international air combat cooperation.
"Today we are signing a letter of acceptance to build a Qatar Emiri air force facility at the Mountain Home Airbase in Idaho. It’s just another example of our partnership," Hegseth told reporters.
The announcement came as Hegseth was joined by Qatari Minister of Defence Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani at the Pentagon, marking a new phase in the US–Qatar defence relationship.
Also Read: Qatar Airways passenger dies after being told to ‘eat around the meat’ despite requesting veg meal
The facility will host a contingent of Qatari F-15s and pilots, allowing them to train alongside US forces to strengthen joint operations. “The location will host a contingent of Qatari F-15s and pilots to enhance our combined training, increase lethality, interoperability,” Hegseth said.
While the United States does not host any foreign military bases on its soil, several allied forces operate under training arrangements, including the Republic of Singapore Air Force, which already maintains an F-15SG training detachment at the same base in Idaho’s Elmore County.
The Mountain Home Air Force Base serves as a key site for advanced fighter pilot training and international military cooperation. The White House has not yet provided additional details about the arrangement.
Mountain Home Air Force Base
Mountain Home Air Force Base (MHAFB) is a United States Air Force installation located about 16 kilometres southwest of Mountain Home, Idaho. Established in 1943 during World War II, it originally served as a bomber training base and later evolved into one of the key tactical air command centers in the US.
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Today, the base is home to the 366th Fighter Wing, known as the “Gunfighters.” The wing operates advanced F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets and supports combat training, air operations, and rapid deployment missions worldwide.
Spanning more than 11,000 acres, the base features extensive training ranges and state-of-the-art infrastructure for both US and allied air forces. Over the years, it has hosted numerous joint exercises, including with nations such as Singapore and Germany, making it a hub for international air combat cooperation.
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