Emirati Ambassador to Washington Yousef Al-Otaiba was quoted as saying that F-16E/F Block 60 fighters that are currently operating in the UAE Air Force (UAEAF), will only be replaced by more advanced U.S. fighters.
In this regard, talks between a number of Emirati diplomats in Washington and Lockheed Martin are said to have intensified.
This comes as Lockheed Martin is said to be concerned that the Rafale deal signed in December 2021 with France would develop to include additional Emirati purchases of fifth-generation French fighters, in light of the current political disagreements between Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and U.S. President Joe Biden.
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