The United Arab Emirates has reportedly signed a deal for 50 Lockheed Martin F-35As and 18 General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9B Reaper unmanned air vehicles). It was approved by the U.S. State Department through the foreign military sale (FMS) programme. It was notified by Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) in November 2020.
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An F-35A Lightning II releases a B61-12 thermonuclear gravity bomb during dual capable aircraft (DCA) test flight in June 2019 (Picture source: U.S. Air Force) |