US intends to move forward on F-35 sale to UAE: official

WASHINGTON, 17 November 2021, (TON): A US official said as progress on the sale slows “the United States intends to move forward with the sale of 50 F-35 stealth fighters jets to the United Arab Emirates but there must be a clear understanding of Emirati obligations.”

Mira Resnick a deputy US assistant secretary of state said "we continue consulting with Emirati officials to ensure we have unmistakeable, clear mutually understanding with respect to Emirati obligations and actions before, during and after delivery.”

The sale of 50 F-35 warplanes to the UAE has slowed amid concerns in Washington over Abu Dhabi's relationship with China, including use of Huawei 5G technology in the country.

The head of the US-UAE Business Council, Danny Sebright, told media “Washington continues to press Abu Dhabi on specific commitments regarding how and where the system will be operated once delivered, some of which might be viewed by the UAE as an infringement on its sovereignty.”

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