Talks between Qatar and the US for the purchase of fifth-generation F-35 aircraft Tactical report site: During the visit of Michael Dimino, the US Assistant Secretary of War for Near Eastern and Central Asian Affairs in Doha, the issue of Qatar's purchase of fifth-generation F-35 fighter jets was raised. Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of Qatar, reiterated the request to purchase F-35 aircraft. He also demanded from the US a clear way to reopen this case and explain the conditions that Qatar must meet to realize it. In this framework, Damino and Al-Thani agreed that the US in Washington, with the participation of several security institutions, will conduct a policy review on Qatar's request to purchase F-35.