Some Democrats Sour On F-35 Sale To UAE

Breaking Defense: House and Senate Democrats are pushing new legislation to slow or slap restrictions on the proposed sale of 50 F-35s to the United Arab Emirates, signaling a potentially rocky road ahead for the deal no matter who occupies the White House come January.

On Thursday, Democratic Rep.  Eliot Engel, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, confirmed the Trump administration had sent the proposed deal to the Hill, after Israel had signed off on the package. The deal would represent a major change in US policy in the region, where Washington normally prioritizes Israeli security in arms deals by ensuring an Israeli technological edge in military weaponry.

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