A UAE official has said that the Emirates are suspending talks with America on the purchase of F-35 fighter jets
“The UAE has informed the US that it will suspend discussions on the purchase of the F-35. Technical requirements, sovereign operational constraints, cost-benefit analysis have led to a reassessment”, – the statement said.
According to the UAE spokesperson, “The US remains the most preferred supplier of advanced defence technology to the UAE and discussions on supplying the F-35 may be resumed in the future.”