U.S., Qatar and allies enhance regional defense during Exercise Ferocious Falcon 6
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Derek France, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, left, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al-Thani, and senior militray leaders tour military equipment during the exercise Ferocious Falcon 6 live-fire demonstration within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 20, 2025. Ferocious Falcon 6 is a biennial, Qatar-hosted multinational joint exercise designed to enhance lethality and combat efficiency among U.S. and allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Richard P. Ebensberger)