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Trump White House proposes sale of 50 F-35s to United Arab Emirates

The proposed sale includes 18 MQ-9B weapons-ready drones and air-to-air and air-to-ground munitions.
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The US State Department formally notified Congress on Tuesday of the Trump administration’s intent to sell dozens of F-35 advanced fighter jets and 18 armed MQ-9B drones to the United Arab Emirates.

“Today, I directed the Department to formally notify Congress of our intent to authorize the UAE’s proposed purchase of several advanced capabilities that are worth $23.37 billion,” Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a press release.

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