U.S. Arms Sales Notification to the United Arab Emirates
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The U.S. is planning to sell advanced defense systems, including radar and THAAD technology, to the United Arab Emirates for a total value of $4.5 billion. This sale aims to enhance the UAE's defensive capabilities without changing the regional power balance. The deal will support U.S. national security interests by fortifying relationships with a critical Middle Eastern ally.
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Key Changes
- Proposed sale of advanced radar and THAAD systems to UAE
- Total deal valued at $4.5 billion
- Enhances UAE's defense capabilities and supports U.S. national security
Obligations
What this law requires
Deliver arms sale notification report to Congress within required timeframe (report was delivered March 19, 2026 per Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act)
Publish unclassified text of arms sales notification to fulfill requirements of Section 155 of Public Law 104-164
Assign four (4) U.S. Government representatives to United Arab Emirates for three (3) years to support construction, integration, and delivery phases of the program
Assign ten (10) contractor representatives to United Arab Emirates for three (3) years to support construction, integration, and delivery phases of the program
Provide five (5) years of sustainment support for the THAAD and radar systems as part of the defense articles sale