Defence minister reviews progress of production line of Typhoon, Hawk aircraft

HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs Dr Khalid bin Mohamed al-Attiyah visited on Thursday the facility of BAE Systems in the British city of Wharton. During the visit, he was briefed on the progress of work in the Typhoon and Hawk aircraft production line, in addition to attending the first flight of the Qatari Typhoon aircraft. HE Commander of Amiri Air Force Staff Major General (Pilot) Jassem bin Mohamed al-Mannai, a number of senior officers of the Qatari Armed Forces and Group Managing Director of BAE Systems Chris Boardman participated in the visit. (QNA)