qatar air force base idaho

  Focus on the Logistical/Defense Angle (More Factual and Direct)     Idaho Airbase Selected for New Qatari F-15 Training Center   A joint announcement by the U.S. and Qatar confirmed on Friday that Qatar's Air Force will establish a new facility at the Mountain Home Airbase in Idaho. 5 The purpose of the new site is to host its F-15 fighter jets and provide advanced training for Qatari pilots. 6   [caption id="attachment_523" align="alignnone" width="300"] Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (R) and Qatari Defense Minister Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani at the Pentagon. Photo: Alex Wroblewski/AFP via Getty[/caption]   This decision highlights the expanding defense cooperation between the two countries, which recently involved the Trump administration providing Qatar with a notable security guarantee .   Clarifying the Status   The new structure, officially called the "Qatari Emiri Air Force facility," is not a standalone military base. It w...