UAE likely to get F-35 jets after a peace deal with Israel

After the UAE and Israel deal, the US is now eyeing for the sale of F-35 jets which is the second most advanced jet to the UAE.

If the sale happens it would mean a reduction of Israeli military advantage in the region.

At a news conference on Wednesday, Trump said the UAE was interested in buying F-35 fighter jets made by Lockheed Martin Corp, which Israel has used in combat.

“They’d like to buy F-35’s, we’ll see what happens, it’s under review.”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, citied that there is a need to maintain Israeli military superiority in the region and that his country opposes any F-35 sales to UAE by U.S.

The big thing is that any F-35 sale takes years to negotiate. Poland, the most recent F-35 customer, purchased 32 of the jets, but will not receive its first delivery until 2024. Any sale would also need congressional approval.

The industry source said the prospective jet sale was arranged with the help of Trump’s senior advisor and son-in-law Jared Kushner.

Under the accord with the UAE, Israel agreed to suspend its planned annexation of the occupied West Bank areas. The agreement also firms their opposition to the regional powerhouse Iran, which the UAE, Israel and the United States view as the main threat in the Middle East.

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