Qatari Air Force to Establish Base in Idaho, Announced by U.S. Defense Secretary

On Friday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth revealed a new agreement for the construction of a Qatari Emiri Air Force facility located at a U.S. Air Force base in Idaho.

According to Hegseth, the future installation at Mountain Home Air Force Base will serve as a training site for Qatari pilots, allowing them to engage in joint exercises with the U.S. military.

The announcement came during a press conference at the Pentagon, where Hegseth was joined by Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, the Defense Minister of Qatar.

Hegseth emphasized that the facility will accommodate a fleet of Qatari F-15 jets along with their pilots. This project aims to strengthen combined training efforts, improve combat readiness, and enhance interoperability, showcasing the ongoing collaboration between the two nations.

Mountain Home Air Force Base is already known for hosting fighter jets from Singapore's air force, a part of its initiative to provide pilot training for international military forces.

The Pentagon has not provided further comments in relation to Hegseth's recent declaration.