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The Qatari jet U.S. President Donald Trump is accepting as a "gift" to use as a new Air Force One is ready to be refitted after a memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed between the two countries earlier this month.

The Qatari jet U.S. President Donald Trump is accepting as a "gift" to use as a new Air Force One is ready to be refitted after a memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed between the two countries earlier this month.

The MOU was signed July 7 by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani. It calls the plane an "unconditional donation" that's been "made in good faith and in the spirit of cooperation" between the two nations.

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The MOU was signed July 7 by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani. It calls the plane an "unconditional donation" that's been "made in good faith and in the spirit of cooperation" between the two nations.

The price to refit the jet is classified, but The New York Times recently became aware of a $934 million transfer of funds from the Air Force's Sentinel project to a classified project that might be for the plane. Previously, the Air Force estimated it would take $400 million to refit the jet.

The price to refit the jet is classified, but The New York Times recently became aware of a $934 million transfer of funds from the Air Force's Sentinel project to a classified project that might be for the plane. Previously, the Air Force estimated it would take $400 million to refit the jet.

The deal for donating a Boeing 747-8 to Trump was agreed to during Trump's visit to Qatar in May. It's scheduled to be donated to Trump's presidential library after his term.

The deal for donating a Boeing 747-8 to Trump was agreed to during Trump's visit to Qatar in May. It's scheduled to be donated to Trump's presidential library after his term.

Qatar's donation has drawn bipartisan criticism, as current rules suggest U.S. officials can't accept gifts worth more than $480. The White House has argued the deal is legal.

Qatar's donation has drawn bipartisan criticism, as current rules suggest U.S. officials can't accept gifts worth more than $480. The White House has argued the deal is legal.

The plane needs upgraded communication and technology systems, as well as an improved engine and antimissile capabilities before it can be used as Air Force One. It also must be inspected for any spying devices.

The plane needs upgraded communication and technology systems, as well as an improved engine and antimissile capabilities before it can be used as Air Force One. It also must be inspected for any spying devices.

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