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Government The United States has announced the conclusion of a major defense contract with Qatar for the supply of an integrated anti-drone system Raytheon Fixed Site Low, Slow, Small Unmanned Aircraft System Integrated Defeat System (FS-LIDS). The agreement amounts to 1 billion dollars, making Qatar the first international buyer of this advanced technology.
FS-LIDS is a multi—level system designed to detect, track, and neutralize small drones (UAS), including light drones used for both reconnaissance and terrorist purposes. The system combines radars, electronic warfare equipment, optoelectronic sensors and kinetic methods of destruction, providing reliable protection of strategically important objects.
This acquisition is part of Qatar's efforts to modernize its **national air defense system**, especially amid the growing threats from unmanned aerial vehicles in the Middle East region. Recent years have shown how actively drones are used in military and terrorist operations, starting with attacks on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia and ending with their large-scale use in conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.
The United States positions this contract as an important step in strengthening its strategic partnership with one of its key allies in the Persian Gulf. He also highlights the growing interest of the countries of the region in modern anti-drone systems, which are becoming increasingly relevant in the context of evolving security threats.
The delivery of the FS-LIDS system will allow Qatar to significantly increase the level of protection of its military bases, government facilities and civil aviation infrastructure from potential attacks using small UAVs.
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