Qatar in talks with US about buying F-35 warplanes: Report

Qatar has reportedly entered into talks with the United States to purchase advanced F-35 warplanes. This move comes after the US indicated it would sell F-35s of the same caliber as Israel's to Saudi Arabia. The potential sales to regional powers have raised concerns for Israel, which is now reportedly preparing its own request for additional advanced aircraft to maintain its military edge. The discussions also highlight Turkey's separate efforts to acquire the F-35, which have been complicated by its purchase of a Russian air defense system.