The two sides also reviewed a further $1 billion agreement with Raytheon for the purchase of counter-drone capabilities to protect Qatar.

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The State Department webpage for the press release titled "Joint Statement on the Seventh United States-Qatar Strategic Dialogue: An Enduring Strategic Partnership" (dated 2025-12-20) could not be retrieved; the page returned a technical error message reading "Exception: forbidden." No content from the joint statement was available on that URL at the time of access. Users should try again later or consult other official channels for the text of the statement.

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The provided statement claims that the U.S. and Qatar reviewed a $1 billion agreement with Raytheon for counter-drone capabilities. However, the official U.S. Department of State press release at the provided link is currently inaccessible due to technical difficulties, preventing verification of this specific claim. Without access to the original source, the statement cannot be confirmed or refuted.

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Update · Dec 21, 2025, 09:00 AMUnverifiable
The provided statement claims that the U.S. and Qatar reviewed a $1 billion agreement with Raytheon for counter-drone capabilities. However, the official U.S. Department of State press release at the provided link is currently inaccessible due to technical difficulties, preventing verification of this specific claim. Without access to the original source, the statement cannot be confirmed or refuted.
- https://www.state.gov/releases/preview/660574/
Update · Dec 21, 2025, 07:49 AMTrue
The U.S. State Department approved a $1 billion Foreign Military Sale to Qatar for the Fixed Site–Low, Slow, Small Unmanned Aircraft System Integrated Defeat System (FS-LIDS), marking Qatar as the first international customer for this counter-drone system. (media.defense.gov) The agreement includes ten FS-LIDS systems, 200 Coyote Block 2 interceptors, and associated support services. (armyrecognition.com) This deal aims to enhance Qatar's defense capabilities against unmanned aerial threats.
- ([media.defense.gov](https://media.defense.gov/2024/Dec/11/2003606585/-1/-1/0/PRESS%20RELEASE%20-%20QATAR%2022-36%20CN.PDF?utm_source=openai))
- ([armyrecognition.com](https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/army-news/2025/qatar-becomes-first-international-customer-of-raytheons-fs-lids-counter-drone-system-in-1b-u-s-defense-deal?utm_source=openai))
Update · Dec 21, 2025, 07:04 AMTrue
The U.S. State Department approved a $1 billion Foreign Military Sale to Qatar for the Fixed Site–Low, Slow, Small Unmanned Aircraft System Integrated Defeat System (FS-LIDS), developed by Raytheon, to enhance Qatar's defense against unmanned aerial threats. (media.defense.gov) This system integrates radar, electronic warfare tools, and kinetic interceptors to detect, track, and neutralize small, low-flying drones. (armyrecognition.com) The agreement includes ten FS-LIDS systems and associated support services. (media.defense.gov) Therefore, the statement accurately reflects the details of the agreement.
- ([media.defense.gov](https://media.defense.gov/2024/Dec/11/2003606585/-1/-1/0/PRESS%20RELEASE%20-%20QATAR%2022-36%20CN.PDF?utm_source=openai))
- ([armyrecognition.com](https://armyrecognition.com/news/army-news/2025/qatar-becomes-first-international-customer-of-raytheons-fs-lids-counter-drone-system-in-1b-u-s-defense-deal?utm_source=openai))
Update · Dec 21, 2025, 05:56 AMUnverifiable
The provided statement claims that the U.S. and Qatar reviewed a $1 billion agreement with Raytheon for counter-drone capabilities. However, the official U.S. Department of State press release at the provided link is currently inaccessible due to technical difficulties, preventing verification of this specific claim. Without access to the original source or corroborating information from other credible sources, the accuracy of the statement cannot be confirmed.
- https://www.state.gov/releases/preview/660574/
Update · Dec 21, 2025, 05:08 AMUnverifiable
The statement regarding a $1 billion agreement between Qatar and Raytheon for counter-drone capabilities cannot be verified due to the unavailability of the source article and lack of corroborating information from other credible sources.
- https://www.state.gov/releases/preview/660574/
Update · Dec 21, 2025, 04:26 AMTrue
The U.S. State Department approved a $1 billion Foreign Military Sale to Qatar for the Fixed Site–Low, Slow, Small Unmanned Aircraft System Integrated Defeat System (FS-LIDS), marking Qatar as the first international customer for this counter-drone system. (media.defense.gov) The FS-LIDS integrates radar, electro-optical/infrared sensors, and effectors to detect, track, and neutralize small, low-flying unmanned aerial threats. (thedefensepost.com) This acquisition underscores Qatar's commitment to enhancing its defense capabilities against emerging aerial threats.
- ([media.defense.gov](https://media.defense.gov/2025/Mar/26/2003676607/-1/-1/1/PRESS%20RELEASE%20-%20QATAR%2025-16%20CN.PDF?utm_source=openai))
- ([thedefensepost.com](https://thedefensepost.com/2025/05/19/qatar-raytheon-counter-drone/?utm_source=openai))
Update · Dec 21, 2025, 02:57 AMUnverifiable
The provided statement claims that the U.S. and Qatar reviewed a $1 billion agreement with Raytheon for counter-drone capabilities. However, the source article is currently inaccessible due to technical difficulties, preventing verification of this claim. Without access to the original source or corroborating information from other credible sources, the statement cannot be verified.
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