I don’t believe they are buying the weapons so much for the air force as they are buying the influence of the supplier’s lobbyists. These purchases are a lobbying force multiplier that Qatar obviously feels it needs and is affordable. This begs the question; what are they doing, or about to do, that requires this level of lobby support?
This looks like they are getting ready for the open warfare with Iran that is certain to come in the future.
While working for the QAF may pay well, you will work in a small country surrounded (internally and externally) by openly hostile Muzzes who will only see you as someone that should be killed.
Ain’t enough dough in the world to get me to work there. If it hits the fan, you will be both alone and have nowhere to run or hide.
Qatar funded and supplied ISIS