Idaho Should Fret Less About Qatari Air Force Pilots Roaming the Skies
According to a recent announcement, fighter jets bearing Qatar's maroon-and-white insignia will start training in Idaho airspace in five years' time.
The plan, announced by US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Qatari Defence Minister Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, involves a Qatar Emiri Air Force squadron training at Mountain Home Air Force Base from 2030.
- A Qatar Emiri Air Force squadron will consist of 12 Qatari F-15QA fighter jets.
- The detachment will be supported by approximately 300 Qatari and US personnel.
This arrangement isn't unusual, as other US bases have hosted international pilot training programs, such as Luke Air Force Base in Arizona and Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas.
Mountain Home has previously hosted the Peace Carvin V detachment of the Royal Singapore Air Force since 2009.
No specific concerns or quotes were mentioned in the article regarding the Idaho residents' opinions on the matter.
Author's summary: Idaho to host Qatari Air Force pilots for training.
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