Türkiye, Qatar, Pakistan, and Indonesia have signed a defence industry pact, named “BADR,” in Doha
“BADR” means full moon in Arabic and refers to the site of the Battle of Badr, the first major battle in Islamic history
The agreement covers joint defence production, research and development, and technical military training, with each country contributing its respective strengths and capabilities in military production
Key Points of the Badr Agreement
– Qatar will provide the required funding and technological support.
– Joint manufacturing facilities will be set up in Türkiye.
– The main focus will be on developing affordable air defence systems.
– The four countries will assess security requirements and formulate joint production plans.
– A ministerial-level board will approve budgets and finalize production sites, paving the way for collaborative defence manufacturing
