DUBAI/WASHINGTON: The UAE (United Arab Emirates) has informed the United States that it will suspend discussions to acquire F-35 Fighters jets, a UAE official said on Tuesday, part of a $23 billion deal that also includes drones and other advanced munitions.
The sale of 50 F-35 warplanes made by Lockheed Martin to the UAE had slowed amid concerns in Washington over Abu Dhabi’s relationship with China, including use of Huawei 5G technology in the country.