UAE threatens to leave $23bn US deal

Описание: The United Arab Emirates is threatening to leave a $23 billion deal with the United States for F-35 fighter jets, drones and other advanced munitions.

The sale of 50 F-35 warplanes, made by Lockheed Martin, has slowed over American concerns over the use of Huawei 5G technology and Abu Dhabi's strengthening ties with Beijing.

An official statement from the UAE cited technical requirements and sovereign operational restrictions as the sticking points.

The UAE, one of Washington's closest allies, had signed the deal agreement.