DOHA, Qatar, Jan. 21, 2026 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Barzan Holdings, Qatar’s leading Defense and Security Company.) proudly signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) today at DIMDEX 2026, marking a significant step toward enhanced collaboration in manpower support, maintenance, sustainment, training, and logistics for Boeing defense platforms in Qatar.
This partnership aims to bolster the operational readiness and sustainment capabilities of Qatar’s defense forces by leveraging Boeing’s extensive experience and Barzan Holding’s commitment to sovereign maintenance solutions.
"In Qatar, Boeing works closely with Qatar building sovereign air capability by providing comprehensive training and sustainment for key platforms including the C-17, AH-64 Apache helicopters, and F-15QA fighters,” said Matt Fishering, Senior Director – Middle East, Türkiye, & Africa, Boeing Global Services. “This agreement, , underscores Boeing’s commitment to our customers to improve aircraft availability, enhance mission readiness, and reduce life-cycle costs, while sustaining the readiness of Qatar’s military assets through strategic partnership and local capability development.”
For nearly two decades, Boeing has supported the Qatar military and security sector with aircraft, training, maintenance and logistics services for key platforms including the C-17 Globemaster III, AH-64 Apache and F-15QA, supporting Qatar’s air, land and maritime security, as well as humanitarian and coalition missions.
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About Barzan Holdings
Barzan Holdings is a leading defence and security company that aims to strengthen Qatar’s sovereignty and strategic position by investing in the long-term development of its human capital and armed forces capabilities.
As the commercial gateway for the country’s military industry, Barzan Holdings prioritizes impactful collaborations and global partnerships that foster knowledge exchange and investments into innovative defence technologies to keep Qatar at the forefront of present and future market opportunities.
Through its global portfolio of investments and joint ventures, Barzan Holdings serves as a knowledge and technology hub that drives efficiencies in delivery and execution to meet the various needs of Qatar’s defence and security sector.
For more information, please visit the official Barzan Holdings website at www.barzanholdings.com