UAE President Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed (MBZ) had previously reached an understanding with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump regarding the F-35 fighter jet.
President Trump is interested in reactivating the F-35 deal with the UAE under specific terms.
The note provides a comprehensive overview of the following aspects:
- The preconditions the UAE must fulfill to finalize the F-35 deal
- President Trump’s strategy to reactivate the deal
The note also mentions a telephone call between UAE National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed and the incoming U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff concerning the F-35 file.