UAE seeks to buy F-35 fifth-generation fighter jets

[EpiiC]

F-35 ain't for sale to Arabs, no? Especially considering UAE still does not recognize Israel.

The Arabs may get it later than other countries.... by the time they get it.... there might be another f-35 block 2 or something out lol......

 

[Signalian]

Remains to be seen if F-35 will be addition to existing M2K and F-16, or replacing M2K.

@Khafee

 

[Ali_Baba]

The Arabs should invest and buy the Tempest. It will be 6th Gen Tech with no strings, unlike what ever they get from the USA will be compromised...

 

[dBSPL]

The Arabs should invest and buy the Tempest. It will be 6th Gen Tech with no strings, unlike what ever they get from the USA will be compromised...

What are the main pillars of the 6th gen?
Is there a first flight date for the Tempest concept?
Will an operational fleet be created before 2035/40?

 

[Persian Gulf 1906]

Of course the Persian Gulf Monarchs are selling out their fellow Arabs in Palestine and Syria and Lebanon.

It won't be long until their hysterical obsession with opposing Iran for the sake of it means they officially recognise Israel. Ironically, a new poll showed how most Arabs still have a very negative view of Israel and view Israel, and not Iran, as the biggest threat to the ME.

Regardless, no Arab State will get the F-35 any time soon, but they can keep dreaming if it helps them.