The US has long argued that having the F-35 fighter jet together with Russian air defence systems, could pose a risk to the sophisticated aircraft. That’s the reason Washington gave for pulling Turkey out of the F-35 programme. But the US is selling the F-35s to the UAE, which has also purchased Russian air defence hardware. What’s behind this #doublestandard?
Why Is the US Selling F-35 Fighter Jets to the UAE?
