UAE F-35 Sale ‘Possible’ Before Biden’s Sworn In, Trump Official Says; US Sold $175B In Arms

Breaking Defense: Trump administration officials believe they can wrap up the recent proposed sale of F-35s to the UAE before President-elect Joe Biden is sworn in on Jan. 20.

“I get asked if it’s possible; absolutely it’s possible,” Heidi Grant, director of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, told reporters at the Pentagon Friday. “But, you know, we don’t control it. We’re waiting on the Congress benchmark. Then we’re gonna wait once we offer it for the Emiratis it’s up to them as far as timelines, but it’s possible.”

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