Why The US Fears Its Key Defense Partner Could Leak F-35’s Stealth Technology To China?
By
Anupama Ghosh -
June 2, 2021
The growing security ties between China and the UAE may force the US to rethink its F-35 deal with the Gulf nation.
According to a recent Wall Street Journal report, the security cooperation between China and the UAE may prompt the US to review its decision to sell what is considered the world’s costliest combat aircraft.
China, UAE issue joint statement on strengthening ties - CGTN
China’s growing footprints in the UAE and the rest of the Middle East are being critically looked at by the US. The UAE is one of the closest allies of the US in the region.
The WSJ report said American intelligence officials have red-flagged a recent incident in which two planes of China’s People’s Liberation Army were seen unloading undetermined cargoes at a UAE airport.
https://eurasiantimes.com/will-uae-lose-the-most-precious-us-f-35-deal-due-to-its-growing-ties-with-an-asian-country/?amp
