Our Portfolio

We drive Qatar's defence and security industry and are the gateway for the global defence sector
Barzan in Numbers
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Subsidiaries

wholly owned companies manufacturing and delivering in Qatar.
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Joint Ventures

Companies we build with leading global defence companies to localise technology and production.
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Investments & Partnerships

Our investment portfolio extends Qatar's access to proven platforms and emerging technology across fourteen countries

Barood Ammunition Factory

Specialist manufacturing and supply of high-quality small calibre ammunition to international and NATO standards, with procurement and customised packaging services alongside production. A 12-gauge shotshell range for sport shooting and hunting.
Since 2017 40M+ rounds produced
WEAPONS & AMMUNITION

Barzan Industrial Group (BIG)

Qatari engineering and manufacturing for defence and security products, from concept to combat. Weapons, accessories and power management systems, with design, manufacturing and testing under one roof. In 2021 the first Q7 556 rifle came off the production line in Qatar. ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 certified.
First Q7 556 rifle, 2021 ISO 9001 · 14001 · 45001
WEAPONS & AMMUNITION

Barzan Maintenance Shield (BMS)

Specialist maintenance, repair and overhaul services ensuring continuous operational readiness through turnkey sustainment solutions, supporting rotary and fixed-wing aircraft, ground combat platforms, maritime systems and training assets.
Land Maritime Air
SERVICES, SUPPORT & ACCESSORIES

BQ Solutions

Advisory and mission solutions, specialist training and integrated operational support. Exclusive commercial partner to the Qatar Armed Forces 401 Special Operations Training Centre, with flagship programmes including the five-year Future Navy transformation with the Qatar Emiri Naval Force.
Since 2018 NATO standards
SERVICES, SUPPORT & ACCESSORIES
BUILT WITH GLOBAL LEADERS

Joint Ventures

RBAT

RBAT

with Rheinmetall AG
Accelerating Qatar's defence technology through integrated systems, mission systems and C2, autonomous systems and counter-UAS, electronic warfare, training and simulation, and ammunition lifecycle services.
2024
Integrated naval base security system handover
2025
First made-in-Qatar counter-UAS system
2026
QAL2 certification of the Barzan C2 software
BINDING

BINDING

With Beretta Holding
Designing and manufacturing modern, reliable weapon systems in Qatar since 2023. The first product off the line, the ARQ160 assault rifle, is the primary standard-issue rifle of the Qatar Armed Forces.
2023
Manufacturing in Qatar begins
ARQ160
Primary standard-issue rifle of the Qatar Armed Forces
92 Q1
Pistol in service alongside the ARQ160
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BK SYSTEMS

BK SYSTEMS

With Konosberg
Delivering advanced technology at the intersection of digitalisation, resilience and critical infrastructure protection, with specialist expertise in maritime surveillance and protection.
Focus
Critical infrastructure protection
Expertise
Maritime surveillance and protection
Approach
Digitalisation and resilience
ATAAD

ATAAD

With Textile & Apparel Specialists
manufacturing military uniforms, wearable technology, equipment and personal protection in Qatar since 2021, renowned for textile and apparel expertise. Made-to-measure Qatar Armed Forces uniforms, two dedicated showrooms serving QAF members, and ICV certification.
2021
Founded in Qatar
QAF
Showroom serving QAF members
ICV
Showroom serving ICV certification
EXTENDING QATAR'S REACH

Partnerships &
Global Investments

Our investment portfolio extends Qatar's access to proven platforms and emerging technology across fourteen countries

BMC

A partnership with one of Turkey's largest military vehicle manufacturers enabling the manufacture and supply of military and civil protection vehicles.
TURKEY
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Electra

A USA company developing hybrid-electric STOL aircraft.
USA
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Indonesia Defense Systems Technologies (IDST)

An Indonesian manufacturer specialising in the development and production of weapons and ammunition.
INDONESIA
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Lillia (Droobi Smit)

A digital health company specialising in products to reduce the risk factors for developing chronic diseases.
QATAR

M23

An Italian maritime sub-sea technology company specialising in advanced midget submarines, unmanned underwater systems and hyperbaric chambers.
ITALY

MS ATAAD

A fully integrated textile and apparel manufacturing factory in Uzbekistan, producing military technical and civilian textiles.
UZBEKISTAN

Pavo Group

A Turkish digital innovation and national security group delivering high-assurance technology across defence, public safety, communications and digital sectors, from the GOKALP drone to the Qorela C2I platform.
TURKEY
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Pure Imagination

A USA company specialising in motion capture and VR content development.
USA

Q-STP

An Azerbaijani manufacturer specialising in the production and sale of military apparel, uniforms and accessories.
AZERBAIJAN

Spin launch

A USA space technology company specialising in orbital launch systems.
USA
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