By Diyar Guldogan
WASHINGTON (AA) - Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth announced on Friday that the US will host a new Qatari Air Force Facility in the US state of Idaho.
"Today we're announcing or signing a letter of acceptance to build a Qatari Emiri Air Force facility at the Mountain Mome Air Base in Idaho," Hegseth told reporters, along with Qatari Defense Minister Sheikh Saoud al-Thani at the Pentagon.
Location will host a contingent of Qatari F-15s and pilots to enhance the combined training, and increase lethality and interoperability, he added.
"It's just another example of our partnership," Hegseth said.
Sheikh Saoud said Qatar shares a "deep" defense relationship grounded in mutual respect and a common vision for peace and stability in the Middle East.
Qatar welcomes the signing of the letter of acceptance establishing a Qatari facility in Idaho, he said, adding: "This step strengthens interoperability, enhance joint readiness and advance our shared defense goals.