UK announces RAF and Royal Navy support to Qatar

LONDON, 30 May 2022, (TON): The UK has announced its commitment to helping Qatar deliver a safe and secure FIFA World Cup 2022.

The announcement coincides with this week’s visit by the Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani to the UK, where he met with the Prime Minister.

The Ministry of Defence will support Qatar with military capabilities to counter terrorism and other threats to the tournament.

This will include maritime security support from the Royal Navy, advanced venue search training, operational planning and command and control support, and further specialist advice.

The Joint Typhoon Squ-adron, also known as 12 Squadron, is based at RAF Coningsby and is operated by RAF and QEAF personnel. During the deployment they will support counter-terrorism efforts through air security operations.

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