Boeing will return to the Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) from 19-22 January at the Qatar National Convention Centre, where it will showcase its advanced defence capabilities and integrated solutions for air, land and maritime operations.
The company’s participation reflects its longstanding partnership with Qatar and its continued support of the Qatar Armed Forces, alongside a growing local footprint. Boeing currently employs more than 340 people in Qatar and continues to invest in local capability development through Boeing Aerospace Doha LLC. These efforts focus on research, innovation and workforce development in line with Qatar National Vision 2030.
“DIMDEX provides an important opportunity for Boeing to engage with our customers and partners in Qatar and across the region,” said Vince Logsdon, vice president of Global Business Development & Strategic Marketing at Boeing Defense, Space & Security. “We are proud of our long-standing partnership with the Qatar Armed Forces and our continued commitment to supporting mission readiness through advanced platforms, integrated services and a strong local presence.”
At DIMDEX, Boeing will highlight a range of defence platforms and capabilities designed to address evolving operational requirements. These include the F-15EX multirole fighter, offering advanced avionics, increased payload capacity and enhanced mission flexibility; the KC-46A Pegasus, described as the world’s most advanced multirole aerial refuelling aircraft; and the CH-47 Chinook, a modernised heavy-lift helicopter featuring a fully integrated digital cockpit and advanced cargo-handling systems. The company will also showcase Insitu uncrewed aircraft systems, including the ScanEagle family, which provide persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance with a small operational footprint.
Visitors to the Boeing stand will be able to experience a KC-46 Aerial Refueling Operator Station simulator, view an AH-64 Apache scale model and explore Boeing’s integrated defence portfolio through an interactive 3D cube totem table. An F-15EX simulator will also be featured at the Qatar Armed Forces stand, highlighting advanced fighter capabilities and training technologies.
Boeing will additionally present its Boeing Global Services offerings, spanning sustainment, training, digital aviation solutions, parts and distribution services, and performance-based logistics. These services are designed to improve aircraft availability, enhance mission readiness and reduce life-cycle costs. Last year, the F-15QA programme reached a milestone of 10,000 incident-free flight hours, with fleet availability exceeding contractual obligations.
For nearly two decades, Boeing has supported the Qatar Armed Forces with aircraft, training, maintenance and logistics services across key platforms, including the C-17 Globemaster III, AH-64 Apache and F-15QA, contributing to Qatar’s air, land and maritime security as well as humanitarian and coalition missions.
