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Trump: Qatar to Invest $10 Billion in U.S. Military and Air Base

PM:02:48:15/05/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Qatar will invest $10 billion in the American military sector, including upgrades to the Al Udeid Air Base. He also revealed plans to build a U.S. air defense system similar to Israel's Iron Dome, aimed at protecting the country from missile threats.

Speaking during his Middle East tour, Trump emphasized that the U.S. military remains the strongest in the world and confirmed that his administration will allocate the largest defense budget in the country’s history. While he stressed the importance of ending conflicts, he reaffirmed the U.S.'s readiness to use force in defense of its allies.

Trump began his regional tour earlier this week, visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and arriving in Abu Dhabi today.