UAE Minister Gargash Defends Country’s Request for F-35 Fighters
- He says the Lockheed aircraft has long been sought by emirate
- Trump said ‘they’ve definitely got the money to pay for it’
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The United Arab Emirates has “legitimate requests” for Lockheed Martin Corp.’s F-35 fighter jet, a top official said Thursday, a day after President Donald Trump said the purchase may be approved.
“We ought to get them,” Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash said during an event with the Washington-based Atlantic Council. He rejected the idea that the weapon would be a reward for the UAE’s historic understanding this month to make peace with Israel.