US approves $23.37 billion defence sale to UAE, includes F-35 aircraft, UAV
United States has approved the sale of 23.37 billion dollar worth advanced defence capabilities to the United Arab Emirates, including F-35 Lightning II aircrafts, MQ-9B Unmanned Aerial Systems and a package of air-to-air and air-to-ground munitions.
The Donald Trump administration on Tuesday notified Congress of the sale.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in a statement said: “Today, I directed the Department to formally notify Congress of our intent to authorize the UAE’s proposed purchase of several advanced capabilities that are worth USD 23.37 billion, for up to 50 F-35 Lightning II aircraft, valued at USD 10.4 billion; up to 18 MQ-9B Unmanned Aerial Systems, valued at USD 2.97 billion; and a package of air-to-air and air-to-ground munitions, valued at USD 10 billion.
