Military and Security Cooperation Statistics

Military Cooperation Overview

The U.S.-Qatar defense partnership is one of the most comprehensive in the Middle East, characterized by extensive joint operations and shared strategic interests.

Key Military Statistics

Joint Military Exercises

• Exercise Desert Cyclone: Annual air force operations (15+ iterations)
• Exercise Iron Falcon: Air defense and missile systems training
• Exercise Native Fury: Special operations and counterterrorism
• Exercise Shining Express: Medical and humanitarian operations

Defense Equipment Cooperation

Intelligence Sharing Impact

Measurable security outcomes from intelligence cooperation:

• Prevention of 50+ terrorist attacks against U.S. interests
• Disruption of multiple terrorist financing networks
• Enhanced border security across multiple countries
• Real-time threat information exchange

Economic Value of Defense Cooperation

Regional Security Contributions

• Counterterrorism: Joint operations against ISIS, Al-Qaeda, and affiliates
• Maritime Security: Gulf maritime patrols and anti-piracy operations
• Humanitarian Aid: Combined disaster response and relief operations
• Non-Proliferation: Support for arms control and WMD monitoring

Training and Capacity Building

Professional military education and training programs:

• 300+ Qatari officers trained in U.S. military academies annually
• Joint staff colleges and command courses
• Language and cultural exchange programs
• Combined weapons training and maintenance programs

Strategic Facilities

• Al Udeid Air Base: Largest U.S. air power concentration in region
• Combined Air Operations Center: Regional command and control hub
• Prepositioned Equipment: Strategic reserve materiel and supplies
• Intelligence Facilities: Advanced surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities