The US State Department has greenlit the sale of 32 F-35A fighter jets to Romania, a move aimed at bolstering NATO’s security in the region. This comes as Ukraine begins F-16 training in Romania, highlighting the strategic importance of the country at the gateway to Ukraine and the Black Sea.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is reportedly prepared to revive a $23 billion deal for F-35 fighter jets and drones from the United States if Donald Trump secures a second term as president. The deal, which was initially approved by Trump in 2020, was stalled by the Biden administration due to concerns over the UAE’s reliance on Huawei technology. The UAE’s potential resumption of the deal highlights the significant geopolitical implications of the 2024 US presidential election.
