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Qatari Firm Unveils Ghost 7 USV for Sea Trials This Year

Private Qatari Company Aims to Sell Ghost 7 Unmanned Surface Vessel Domestically and Abroad

Qatari Performance Marines unveiled its new Ghost 7 unmanned surface vessel at DIMDEX 2026 in Qatar. The system is designed for both naval combat and ISR missions, with two primary configurations. CEO Sheikh Hassan Al Thani expressed confidence in the company’s ability to sell the vessel domestically and abroad, citing active talks with UAE, KSA, and Kuwait. The Ghost 7 will undergo sea trials in 2026, with Performance Marines aiming to finalize proof-of-concept through water testing.

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    Source JAN Tracker: SRCE-2026-1768842090543-2028 Source Type: RSS
    URL: https://breakingdefense.com/2026/01/qatari-performance-marines-unveils-ghost-7-usv-aims-for-sea-trials-this-year/
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    Qatari Firm Unveils Ghost 7 USV for Sea Trials This Year

    Private Qatari Company Aims to Sell Ghost 7 Unmanned Surface Vessel Domestically and Abroad

    Qatari Performance Marines unveiled its new Ghost 7 unmanned surface vessel at DIMDEX 2026 in Qatar. The system is designed for both naval combat and ISR missions, with two primary configurations. CEO Sheikh Hassan Al Thani expressed confidence in the company’s ability to sell the vessel domestically and abroad, citing active talks with UAE, KSA, and Kuwait. The Ghost 7 will undergo sea trials in 2026, with Performance Marines aiming to finalize proof-of-concept through water testing.

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      Source JAN Tracker: SRCE-2026-1768842090543-2028 Source Type: RSS
      URL: https://breakingdefense.com/2026/01/qatari-performance-marines-unveils-ghost-7-usv-aims-for-sea-trials-this-year/
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