UAE: U.S. views on Falcon Shield 2024 exercise and MQ-9B sale update

The following note sheds light on key aspects including:

• U.S. perspectives on this joint exercise between the UAE and China
• U.S. concerns and warnings about some of its aerial technology operated by the UAE-Air Force and Air Defense (UAE-AFAD)
• Latest significant developments in the MQ-9B drone sale to the UAE